Veteran's Day - Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument

The new monument is at Lake Kittamaqundi between the lakefront stage and Whole Foods. 10275 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD. The monument, designed by Larry Kirland, has three stacked stars in the center of a reflecting pond with quotes on the edge and words on the star sides.

Thanks to every veteran and those serving our country now.


The gold color of the top star shines down the center shaft of the second star onto the base star.

Quotes etched onto the rim -
The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten. President Calvin Coolidge
With freedom comes responsibility. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
The greatest strength in performing our mission comes from the encouragement we receive from our loved ones at home. Captain William E. Elliott Jr. US Navy [(1918-2006) survivor of Pearl Harbor].

Words along the side of the bottom star

More details at the HoCo Veterans Foundation.HERE. Star graphic and its meaning on their Instagram site.
WMAR short clip of dedication HERE

The Saturday (Nov. 7, 2026) before Veteran's Day (November 11) a group of WWII reenactors brought their Army vehicles they restored to the B&O Station, including items on tables and talked with visitors.

©2026 Patricia Bixler Reber
Forgotten history of Ellicott City & Howard County MD