Nevada State Veterans Memorial Prepares for Veterans Day Debut at New Las Vegas Location
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial is set to open at its new location within the Thunderbird Family Sports Complex in far northwest Las Vegas, with a dedication ceremony scheduled for Veterans Day. The memorial features 18 towering bronze statues, each 7.5 feet tall, representing soldiers from various U.S. military conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War. These statues, crafted by sculptor Douwe Blumberg in 2011, have existed for over a decade but are now in a new, permanent home. The new site includes an open-air promenade, an amphitheater, shade, and landscaping, designed to honor over 200,000 veterans residing in Nevada and those visiting from out of state. The move became necessary after the memorial's previous location at the Sawyer Building government complex was slated for demolition to make way for a housing project. The project is a collaborative effort between the city of Las Vegas, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, and the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE.
