The Veterans' Memorial visit experience begins the moment one steps through the bronze eagle crested entry way and stands before the larger than life bronze group statue, "Defenders of Liberty".

Continuing down the "Walk of Honor" reminds the visitor of the thousands of veterans whose names are inscribed in the bricks that make up the walls. There is space for 8000 bricks along the Walk of Honor. To date, 4600 bricks have been donated to honor veterans from 42 states and 157 towns in Nebraska.

The bronze statues on either side of the walkway depict the honorable military service of men and women during the Twentieth Century. The bronze statues are by artist, Ted Long, Korean War veteran.

The "Walk of Honor" passes by the unfurled United States flag into the hallowed "Place of Meditation". This beautiful area displays the names of Veterans from Nebraska who sacrificed their lives during Twentieth Century conflicts.

The back wall of the Memorial is a stunning fifteen feet by forty feet brick bas-relief mural reflecting the struggle to preserve peace and freedom during the five major conflicts of the Twentieth Century.

A special area on the east side of the Veterans' Memorial is dedicated to those great people from the greater Mid-Nebraska area who provided the Canteen at the North Platte Depot during World War II.

One Hundred Years of Heroes

One Hundred Years of Peace Keepers