{"id":1165396,"date":"2021-12-28T13:49:55","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T18:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1165396"},"modified":"2021-12-28T13:49:57","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T18:49:57","slug":"sacrificing-life-and-limb-to-protect-our-homeland-new-war-on-terror-memorial-to-be-constructed-in-d-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sacrificing-life-and-limb-to-protect-our-homeland-new-war-on-terror-memorial-to-be-constructed-in-d-c\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Sacrificing Life And Limb To Protect Our Homeland\u2019: New War On Terror Memorial To Be Constructed In D.C."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsacrificing-life-and-limb-to-protect-our-homeland-new-war-on-terror-memorial-to-be-constructed-in-d-c%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1165396&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A new national memorial honoring those who fought in the Global War on Terrorism will be constructed in Washington, D.C. as President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday, which contained the measure.<\/p>\n<p>The bipartisan effort was in part led by Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst and New Hampshire Democrat Maggie Hassan. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ernst.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm\/press-releases?ID=86FE032D-3516-4C94-ACBC-4055C5CA5F56\">Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act<\/a> was part of the roughly $770 billion National Defense Authorization Act.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the wake of 9\/11, millions of Americans answered the call to keep America safe, sacrificing life and limb to protect our homeland and to fight the enemies of freedom the world over,\u201d Ernst <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ernst.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm\/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=B65880E9-A1FF-420C-B218-2614673F99DA\">said.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>She continued, \u201cThe time to honor these heroes of our nation\u2019s longest war and their families is now, and there is no more fitting of a way to do that than with a memorial on our National Mall to serve as a permanent testament of their selflessness for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With Biden\u2019s signing of the NDAA, she said that the memorial was \u201ca done deal.\u201d The measure sets three locations for potential landing spots for the memorial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The options for the memorial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ernst.senate.gov\/public\/index.cfm\/press-releases?ID=86FE032D-3516-4C94-ACBC-4055C5CA5F56\">include<\/a> in the northwestern part of the Constitution Gardens, in West Potomac Park, and the JFK Hockey Fields. A memorial for the Global War on Terror had been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/global-war-on-terrorism-memorial-one-step-closer-to-reality-with-passing-of-defense-bill\">authorized<\/a> with no chosen location by President Trump in 2017.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re sure that every Gold Star family from the Global War on Terrorism would agree that this Memorial is going to be a treasured place to gather in the spirit of turning grief into honor. Our deepest appreciation to everyone involved in the years of preparation and passion for this Memorial!\u201d said Gold Star Parents Terry and Beth Burgess.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Several individuals involved with organizations devoted to remember those who have fought and died in the Global War on Terror also praised the decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy heart is at peace knowing my husband and all those who have fought, bled, and died will be honored the only way fitting of their immense sacrifice: with a memorial on the National Mall,\u201d said Gold Star Wife Jane Horton.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwotmemorialfoundation.org\/gwot-heroes-to-be-honored-on-national-mall\/\">According <\/a>to the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, anyone who served in the military following the September 11 Islamic terror attacks will be honored by the memorial.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAmericans of all backgrounds and beliefs have come together to do what is right \u2013 to honor the more than 7,000 men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation over the last two decades,\u201d said Tunnel to Towers chairman Frank Siller. \u201cI hope the passing of this bill brings peace to the families these heroes left behind. Now they will have an official Memorial where they can reflect and honor the loved ones they have lost.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Biden <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/12\/27\/us\/politics\/biden-defense-bill.html\">signed<\/a> the massive NDAA on Monday, designating billions of dollars to a wide variety of defense-related initiatives including aid to Ukraine and China-related spending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other provisions included in the bill are a 2.7% raise for many service members and changes in the process by which the military investigates allegations of sexual misconduct.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Daily Wire is one of America\u2019s fastest-growing conservative media companies and counter-cultural outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/subscribe\">member<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new national memorial honoring those who fought in the Global War on Terrorism will be constructed in Washington, D.C. as President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Monday, which contained the measure. 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