The Town of Worthington and surrounding area dedicates this memorial to military servicemen from the Worthington area, honoring veterans and those now serving the country, especially those who fought and gave their lives in defense of the United States of America during national emergencies that threatened the nation's freedom. It expresses gratitude to those men who stood in pursuit of peace, liberty, and freedom for all mankind, and honors veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Viet Nam Conflict, and the Persian Gulf War.