Governor poised to settle Virginia War Memorial issue

Governor poised to settle Virginia War Memorial issue

By Bill Sizemore
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 26, 2012
RICHMOND

A long-running dispute over how to honor Virginians killed in America's 21st century wars is grinding slowly toward resolution, but the final chapter of the saga could still be years away.

One reason it's taking so long is the unique nature of the "war on terror," which poses questions that past wars didn't: What does it encompass? When did it begin? When, if ever, will it end? And how will we know?

State lawmakers have wrestled with the quandary for four years. Now it appears Gov. Bob McDonnell may have the final word.

At the center of the dispute is the Virginia War Memorial, a glass and marble monument on a picturesque hillside with a panoramic view of the James River and downtown Richmond. In some ways, its mission has been a moving target from the beginning.
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