ANNVILLE PA – As Pennsylvanians pay tribute this weekend to fallen warriors from the Commonwealth and across the country, the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs hopes they also will help maintain what is “recognized as the largest veterans memorial located in any of the national cemeteries.”
The Pennsylvania Veterans Memorial, located at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville PA, “stands in lasting tribute to those who served our state and nation in times of war and peace,” the department noted in a media release.
All donations made to the Memorial Trust Fund pay for the memorial’s upkeep, such as landscaping, lighting, and fountains, as well as needed maintenance for structural and cosmetic components. Donations are tax-deductible.
Donating in support of the memorial “ensures that structural repair projects can continue, and the memorial honoring the legacy of these brave men and women will remain for all to appreciate,” department leader and Pennsylvania Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler said.
Donations can be made online to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund. Donation checks may be made payable to the “Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial Trust Fund” and mailed to the DMVA Office for Veterans Affairs, Bldg. 9-26, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville PA 17003-5002. Donations can be made “In Honor Of,” “In Memory Of” or “On Behalf Of.”
Refurbishing the memorial
The memorial, dedicated in 2001, is made of concrete, granite, and stone. It re-opened to the public during October 2023 after months of repairs and alterations.
Workers addressed damage due to long-term exposure to the elements. Specific repairs included re-anchoring plaques, resetting existing pre-cast concrete, waterproofing walls, replacing flashing, and upgrading drainage. Flagpoles and lighting were added as new features to honor all services and traditions.
For information about any of the department’s services or programs for veterans, send it an e-mail using the contact form on its website.
Photo provided to Travels With The Post by the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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