Dakota Meyer Blasts Global War on Terrorism Memorial Design, Citing 36 Lives Saved
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
Dakota Meyer Blasts Global War on Terrorism Memorial Design, Citing 36 Lives Saved
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 16
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Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient who says his actions saved 36 lives, called the proposed Global War on Terrorism Memorial design unfit to represent combat sacrifice.
In a podcast interview released Tuesday, Meyer said the circular, grass-topped concept near the National Mall looked like it was not designed by a veteran who had faced enemy fire.
The criticism adds to Republican opposition already voiced by Senators Jim Banks and Mike Lee, while Rep. Derrick Van Orden says he has built a bipartisan, bicameral coalition to block the design.
Meyer framed the dispute around unequal sacrifice, arguing that while all military service matters, a memorial for the post-9/11 wars should specifically reflect those who were shot at and killed.