The following photos are of Irving as depicted in the walls above.
Irving (WWI era)
Irving Main St.-1947 (WWII era)
Irving-1957 (Korean War era)
Irving (Vietnam War era)
Irving (Post Vietnam era)
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MEMORIAL WALL CLOSEUP
Honoring Citizens of Irving Who Gave Their Lives in Service to our Country
WORLD WAR I WALL
This wall is comprised of 4 black granite graphics panels that are each 3' wide for a total of 12'
WORLD WAR II WALL
This wall has 5 black granite graphics panels for a total of 15'
KOREAN WAR WALL
This wall has 4 black granite graphics panels for a total of 12'
VIETNAM WAR WALL
This wall has 4 black granite graphics panels for a total of 12'
POST VIETNAM WARS WALL
This wall has 4 black granite graphics panels for a total of 12'
Plaza floor
A picture of the main plaza floor
WWI in progress
A picture of the WWI Wall after the installation of the panels was done and the bronze ledge was in place.
WWII in Progress
A picture of WWII after the panels were installed.
Time Capsule Wall
This low-angled wall is located just outside the main plaza next to the entrance from the parking lot. A time capsule is sealed beneath the large star plaque on the left. It is to be opened on Memorial Day, 2109.
Sample final proof
WWI right panel final proof submitted to the city before any etching was done.
Vietnam Wall map closeup
A shot of the map panel while it was still on a table in my studio, right before being installed in the wall.
In Loving Memory
An 8" X 16" black granite piece that was done in memory of our fathers (Howard Upton & Leroy Brown). It is placed in one of the battlement walls outside the main plaza.
Leroy Brown
Leroy lived in Irving and worked with me in my carpentry business in 1984. This picture was taken in France during the Korean War.
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