Veterans Area
About the Veterans Area
In the northwestern corner of the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center is the Memorial’s veterans area. The veterans area is a tribute to those who have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, thousands of Wisconsin’s military citizens were called to duty, and thousands more enlisted to join the fight against terrorism.
The veterans area at the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center serves to remember and thank those who pledged their lives for our freedom, and in some cases made the ultimate sacrifice.
About the Veterans Area
In the northwestern corner of the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center is the Memorial’s veterans area. The veterans area is a tribute to those who have served in the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard.
Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, thousands of Wisconsin’s military citizens were called to duty, and thousands more enlisted to join the fight against terrorism.
The veterans area at the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center serves to remember and thank those who pledged their lives for our freedom, and in some cases made the ultimate sacrifice.
Funding for the Veterans Area
In 2018, Washington County Executive Joshua Schoemann, an Army veteran, along with his wife Jodi, Bronze Medal recipient Justin Reichert, and his wife, Washington County Clerk Ashley Reichert walked across the county to raise money for the veterans area.
Their Forever Honoring our Washington County Veterans group raised $70,000 for the Memorial. We are grateful for their support and honored to be able to use the funds to develop the area.
Funding for the Veterans Area
In 2018, Washington County Executive Joshua Schoemann, an Army veteran, along with his wife Jodi, Bronze Medal recipient Justin Reichert, and his wife, Washington County Clerk Ashley Reichert walked across the county to raise money for the veterans area.
Their Forever Honoring our Washington County Veterans group raised $70,000 for the Memorial. We are grateful for their support and honored to be able to use the funds to develop the area.
Medal of Honor Recipient
A marble bench in the veterans area recognizes the heroics of Einar H. Ingman, Jr., a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his action in the Korean War. Ingman, a Kewaskum resident, joined the Army in November of 1948 and served as a corporal with Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Read more about his service to our country.
Medal of Honor Recipient
A marble bench in the veterans area recognizes the heroics of Einar H. Ingman, Jr., a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for his action in the Korean War. Ingman, a Kewaskum resident, joined the Army in November of 1948 and served as a corporal with Company E, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Read more about his service to our country.