National Memorial of Military Ascent

National Memorial of Military Ascent Reflect, Memorialize, Educate The purpose of the Veteran’s Commission is to establish and oversee the Veterans Memorial from design through construction. S.
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The City of Grafton, Illinois established a Veteran’s Commission in December 2022 with the mission to explore opportunities to honor our veterans. The vision of the Grafton War Memorial Commission is to oversee the creation of a first-class Veteran’s Memorial Complex, including a museum, that honors our veterans and increases public awareness of the United States Armed Forces. The Memorial will be

set against the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. The centerpiece of this Memorial will be a life-sized WWII reproduction of the U. Army Rangers climbing the Pointe Du Hoc cliffs on Omaha Beach as part of the initial D-Day landings. The soldier is in WWII uniform, moving forward and holding an M1A1 Machine gun. He has one leg down which also forms the letter "I" of the word national, his other foot stands on a blue representing the crossing of the English Channel. The thin line of barbed wire and the steel X to his front represent the enemy obstacles he had to maneuver through to get to the beach. The cliffs in the background have ropes with soldiers climbing and bunkers on top representing the enemy positions. This is our registered logo for the NMMA. Please visit our website for more information or to make an donation. Please mail checks to NMMA PO BOX 272 Grafton, IL 62037

This is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss! Join us for an amazing dinner as we honor our military and celebrate t...
05/06/2026

This is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss! Join us for an amazing dinner as we honor our military and celebrate the National Memorial of Military Ascent dedication and grand opening!🇺🇸

Get ready to celebrate D-DAY at the NMMA Celebration Dinner & Dance with good food, great music, and even better company!

05/06/2026

Wow! So exciting!

04/29/2026

Something incredible is taking shape in Grafton 🇺🇸

The installation of our life-sized bronze Ranger statues is officially underway—bringing to life the powerful story of the climb at Pointe du Hoc. Each piece placed is another step closer to honoring the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of those who served.

This isn’t just a memorial… it’s history in the making.
Be part of this unforgettable moment as we celebrate the Grand Opening on June 6 with a full day of events—including the dedication ceremony and an evening Dinner & Dance you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Don’t miss your chance to be there—get your tickets today!

Join us June 6, 2026! Get your tickets today!
04/29/2026

Join us June 6, 2026! Get your tickets today!

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04/23/2026

National Memorial of Military ascent Bronze Sculpture production photos.

👀 LOOK!🇺🇸 Check out this Sneak Peek of the nearly complete bronze Army Rangers before shipping out to their final duty s...
04/23/2026

👀 LOOK!
🇺🇸 Check out this Sneak Peek of the nearly complete bronze
Army Rangers before shipping out to their final duty station
located right here in the small town of Grafton, Illinois.
Final installation is in just a couple weeks!!
What a journey!
Amazing work!
Hats off to the Carolina Bronze Sculpture, Inc. crew for their dedication to this one-of-a-kind project.
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Enjoy Grafton, IL
Great Rivers & Routes
U.S. 2nd Ranger Infantry Battalion of St. Louis, Inc.

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950 E Main Street PO BOX 272
Grafton, IL
62037

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