{"id":225388,"date":"2024-07-29T20:25:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T20:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veterans4us.com\/?page_id=225388"},"modified":"2024-08-02T19:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T19:35:27","slug":"vtta-mid-east-memorial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/veterans4us.com\/?page_id=225388","title":{"rendered":"VTTA Mid-East Memorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;VTTA Middle East Conflicts Memorial&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#EFEF67&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;43px&#8221; content_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; content_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; content_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#4C000B&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px||-24px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][et_pb_fullwidth_header header_image_url=&#8221;https:\/\/veterans4us.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Screenshot_20230714-180323_Adobe-Acrobat.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; content_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(0,15,53,0.99)&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;15px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#4C000B&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>This project in Rockport TX honors our returning Veterans from the Middle Eastern conflicts, some of who may questioning their role in our Country\u2019s history.\u00a0 \u00a0The design elements of this Memorial are meant to show appreciation for that place in history:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pentagonal base in black granite represents the traditional ramparts of fortress defense &amp; solidarity of purpose. It will host an array of inscriptions and our six Military Service Emblems.<\/li>\n<li>The 3 sided polished stainless tetrahedron obelisk is a symbolic sword. It embodies the respect and gratitude for our soldiers, their families, diplomats, and independent contractors who served our Country in a broad array of missions throughout the Middle East.<\/li>\n<li>A gold globe and lightning bolt symbolize the impending storms requiring courage and strength, and signifies the energy within us to accomplish the seemingly impossible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The design concept is the brainchild of Chuck Ellsworth, Chairman of the VTTA, with assistance from Combat Veterans P.J. 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