Sioux City Iowa Heros

A Tribute to three of Sioux City's Hero's! We visited these sites upon our arrival in Sioux City and paid tribute to the ones that sacrificed their lives in and for this city. First the Flight Memorial for United Flight 232 that crashed on July 19, 1989. This memorial is for both, the 185 survivors and the 100 that lost their lives that tragic day. The city did a good job in remembering these brave souls.




The second tribute goes to Sergeant Charles Floyd Jr (Sgt Floyd Monument). He was the only member of the Lweis and Clark Expedition to die during their journey. He died on this spot and was buried here and this monument was built over his grave site to honor him for his bravery and dedication that he gave during the expedition in 1804.









This last memorial is the Statue of Chief War Eagle. He was a great Indian Chief and leader who brought peace between the Indians and the White Man. Where the statue stands today is the spot that Chief War Eagle is buried along with several family members and two of his daughters.


This was an experience that will forever be etched in my memory. I appreciate my wife for going with me to see these sites even though they may not have been interesting to her. She is the greatest!