Then, the celebration moved to Eisenhower Park to rededicate the Iwo Jima Memorial. People gather for the rededication of WaKeeney’s Iwo Jima Statute on Nov. 11, 2024. (Courtesy City of WaKeeney) ...

Shubert said the Iwo Jima Memorial was dreamed up and built by private citizens in WaKeeney — Bob Funk, Kenny Deutscher and Jim Funk. The silhouette was designed by a resident of Warner Ranch by ...