The memorial's focal point is a 75-foot-tall central obelisk topped with an eternal flame light.
It is the largest veterans memorial in North Carolina.
The project was initiated and funded by the non-profit organization Triad Field of Honor, Inc.
The layout of the walkways and plazas is designed in a radial pattern to represent the various military service branches.
The facility is designed to host large-scale commemorative events and ceremonies for Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
The site includes a 'Living Tribute' area where veterans can be honored through engraved pavers.
The Carolina Field of Honor is a large-scale memorial located within Triad Park, specifically dedicated to honoring veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The site features a central obelisk and multiple granite walls engraved with the names of service members. Its design incorporates a layout representing the branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. The park serves as an educational space for the public to learn about military history and the personal sacrifices made by veterans. It is constructed to be a permanent, non-profit landmark supported by local community efforts. The memorial grounds are integrated into the larger recreational amenities of the 426-acre Triad Park.
The base of the central 75-foot obelisk looking outward toward the surrounding service branch markers.
Walk the full perimeter to see all branch-specific memorial sections.
Bring water as the site is largely exposed to sunlight with limited overhead cover.
Use the provided information placards near the central obelisk to understand the symbolic layout of the memorial.
Attempting to climb on the memorial structures or granite walls.
Maintain a quiet, respectful demeanor suitable for a war memorial.
