Rajeev Lekhwar
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New York State World War II Memorial
Located next to the New York State Museum, this stirring memorial to those who served in World War II stands in striking contrast to many of the others.
Rather than creating a contemplative environment, it evokes the feelings of unrest and agitation which were characteristic of the war. Curved granite copings encircling the right half of the pool are inscribed with significant dates, places, and battles that occurred in the European theater, such as the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge, while the left half represents the Pacific theater, including Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and Iwo Jima. The water in the pool will be kept in constant turbulent motion.
Rather than creating a contemplative environment, it evokes the feelings of unrest and agitation which were characteristic of the war. Curved granite copings encircling the right half of the pool are inscribed with significant dates, places, and battles that occurred in the European theater, such as the Invasion of Normandy (D-Day) and the Battle of the Bulge, while the left half represents the Pacific theater, including Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, and Iwo Jima. The water in the pool will be kept in constant turbulent motion.
Eternal Flame
The Missing Persons Remembrance is dedicated to the men, women and children of New York State who have been reported missing, and offers families affected by the unexplained disappearance of a loved one a place to reflect and remember. It was created in partnership with Mary and Doug Lyall and their non-profit organization, the Center for Hope. The Lyall’s daughter, Suzanne, has been missing since 1998, and her birthday, April 6th, has been designated as Missing Persons Day in New York State.