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HOLLAND-WATSON
VETERANS
MEMORIAL
PARK in
CHICKAMAUGA
Chickamauga's
First Veterans' Memorial Park was dedicated
on May 27, 2002 and the park on the
corner of Crittenden Avenue and W.8th
Street (across from the ball fields).
The park was named after two Chickamauga
Soldiers, Sgt Eddie H. Holland and CPL
Thomas A. "Tommy" Watson,
who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Approximately
200 citizens, many Veterans, attended
the dedication ceremony. A Huey Helicopter,
a symbol of the Vietnam War, is mounted
on a pedestal in the center of the walking
track at the park. The following pictures
show the progression of the events to
the final display
The
Park will honor all Veterans of all
wars from the Chickamauga area who lost
their lives in service to our Country.
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