Muskingum County WWII/Memorial....Pile of War Helmets


Has anything just really brought to light a tragedy that you were no where near (at least those my age weren't) but you could really feel the pain of those involved?

 The Muskingum County WWII/Memorial in Zanesville, OH did this to me. From the moment I walked up to it, though on the side of the courthouse in town where many cars travel by, I could hear nothing, but quiet....



This monument is an appreciative nod to 297 Muskingum County servicemen killed in WWII and the Korean War, represented by a pile of individually named helmets. The sculpture, including 3 soldier figures was sculpted by Alan Cottrill and installed in 2012. Each helmet is inscribed with the name of each fallen soldier. The 3 full size soldiers standing nearby represent very strong emotions. Believe me when I say, you can feel every emotion just by looking at this amazing monument. 

 The sculpture pieces take up a nice size piece of lawn which is so nice to be able to respectfully check out every inch of this monument while others are doing the same. 


The sign on the helmet sculpture: "297 men from Muskingum Co. Oh died in World War II 1941-1945, and the Korean War 1950-1953. This monument is a tribute to that sacrifice. 297 empty helmets (symbolic of each fallen soldier, sailor, marine, and airmen) have a name upon them."

"They are scattered atop an earthen mound (used for millennia to honor the dead) in an irregular chaotic manner as is the nature of the battlefield and war." 





"To the rear of the helmets, we have a 7' soldier in full battle gear grieving his fallen comrades, while being comforted by yet another soldier."




"To the front of the helmets we have a strapping young man striding forward with a purposeful gaze into the future, secured by the sacrifice of the men being honored in this monument."





"Many thanks to the donors who made this tribute possible. Alan Cottrill/Sculptor 2012"


Just amazing the effect this monument has....chills. 


It's FREE to see if you are ever in the Zanesville, OH area. 431 Main St. 


A "HUGE" forever "THANK YOU" to those who have served or do serve in our armed forces. To those lost, to those who fought or continue to fight...we are indebted to you always. Love and prayers to all! 



Curiosity Continues...


~~Dede~~ 






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