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HONORING VETERANS

Texas Tech Cuts Ribbon on
MILITARY & VETERANS

TRIBUTE WALK AND WALL OF HONOR

by Lucy Greenberg
Media Relations Specialist—Office of Communications & Marketing
lucy.greenberg@ttu.edu

n November 17, 2023, Texas Tech University, along World War II, Memorial
with the Texas Tech Alumni Association (TTAA) and Circle started as a place
Othe Texas Tech Military & Veterans Alumni Network to remember those who
(MVN), cut the ribbon on the new Military & Veterans “brought honor to college
Tribute Walk and Wall of Honor. and country.”

“Through these additions to Memorial Circle, we recognize The Lubbock Avalanche-
the many Red Raiders who have selflessly served our Journal reported at the time,
nation,” said Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec. “The dedication applies not
“Memorial Circle is the focal point of our campus. It’s highly only to those in the past but
visible to our students, faculty, staff and visitors and reflects to those who shall perform
our history of recognizing and supporting members of our such a service in the future
military and the sacrifices they’ve made for our country.” as well.”
The Military Wall of Honor, located on the east side interior That has proven true.
wall of Memorial Circle, recognizes eight honorees who were
killed in action or distinguished themselves on the field of The names of Texas Tech
battle or in other heroic acts that earned them distinction. alumni who fought in World
War II, the Korean War,
The Military & Veterans Tribute Walk, located on the grassy Vietnam War, Gulf War,
area adjacent to the Pfluger Fountain east side exterior, Iraqi and Afghanistan Wars
comprises a brick and paver walkway dedicated to all service and others can be found at
members who attended Texas Tech. Memorial Circle.

“Texas Tech has produced many military veterans during its “We want to remember
100 years, and the institution has always honored and cared and honor those who came
for those who protect our freedoms,” said Retired U.S. Army before us,” said Col. Lou
Maj. Gen. Walter B. Huffman, dean emeritus of Texas Tech Ortiz, Retired U.S. Air
School of Law. “It is fitting that this new veteran’s tribute, Force Veteran and Military
built during the centennial celebration year, will be a place Veterans Network board member. “Our legacy of military
where veterans from any era of Texas Tech’s history can be service, past and present, will now continue to be preserved
identified and memorialized.” for future generations. These memorials are a fitting tribute
to those from Texas Tech who served during both war and
The new installation at Memorial Circle joins a longstanding peace, and an inspiration for all who visit Memorial Circle.”
tradition. Originally dedicated in 1948 after the end of

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