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Rochester Community Asked to Help Finish War on Terror Monument
The memorial honors 34 local service members who lost their lives during the war on terror.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A group of dedicated individuals, including Marine Corps veteran Amy Folwell, are working to maintain the War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park in Rochester, New York. The memorial, which stands as a tribute to the 34 service members from the area who lost their lives during the war on terror, currently has three empty pillars that the committee plans to fill with educational maps of Beirut, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The initial construction of the monument was funded by the state, county, and private donations, but now the community's support is needed to complete it.
Why it matters
The War on Terror Memorial serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices made by local service members and their families. With many in the younger generation unaware of the events of 9/11, the memorial provides an educational opportunity to teach about the war on terror and honor those who gave their lives in service to their country.
The details
The War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park in Rochester, New York, was constructed to commemorate the 34 service members from the area who lost their lives during the war on terror. The initial construction of the monument was funded by the state, county, and private donations, but the committee maintaining the memorial is now seeking community support to complete the project. The committee's goal is to add educational maps of Beirut, Iraq, and Afghanistan to the three empty pillars on the monument, providing context about where the fallen service members served and were killed in action.
- The War on Terror Memorial was constructed on the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- The committee is organizing a 'Bowling for the Brave' fundraiser on February 22nd to support the memorial's completion.
The players
Amy Folwell
A Marine Corps veteran who was deployed to Iraq in 2007 and is now one of the dedicated individuals working to maintain the War on Terror Memorial.
Monroe County War on Terror Memorial Committee
The committee responsible for maintaining the War on Terror Memorial and organizing fundraising efforts to complete the project.
What they’re saying
“We have a lot of Gold Star families here in Monroe County and a lot of people don't know that they just walk among us.”
— Amy Folwell, Marine Corps veteran (whec.com)
“Without our fallen, where are we? And I think it's really important to remember that they have given it all and we owe it to them and we wouldn't be here without them.”
— Amy Folwell, Marine Corps veteran (whec.com)
What’s next
The committee maintaining the Monroe County War on Terror Memorial is organizing a 'Bowling for the Brave' fundraiser on February 22nd to support the completion of the memorial.
The takeaway
The War on Terror Memorial in Rochester, New York, serves as an important reminder of the sacrifices made by local service members and their families. With the community's support, the committee hopes to complete the memorial by adding educational maps to the empty pillars, ensuring that the next generation understands the events of 9/11 and the war on terror.
