Warriors Walk

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Warriors Walk
Warriors Walk Honors Soldiers Killed in
Action during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). This walkway is
dedicated to the Soldiers and attached units of
the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart/Hunter
Army Airfield. For decades, many brave Soldiers
have marched here prior to going to battle and
this is where they are welcomed when they return
home. It is this field where warriors walk. And
it is here on this walkway that we remember our
courageous soldiers who demonstrated exceptional
valor, honor and respect for their Army, their
Country and their belief in their cause.
The Eastern Redbud Tree was selected to represent
the life of each fallen hero, as these trees
bloom each April in Georgia, approximately the
same time as the first casualties were reported
from the Divisions theater of operations.
The eastern Redbud Tree should mature and become
approximately 20 feet tall and 25-30 foot wide,
making a canopy over the sidewalk based on the
spacing of the trees along the walk.  
Since its inception and first ceremony in
April 2003 there have been over 400 Trees placed
at Warriors Walk to Honor the Fallen Soldiers,
ranging in Rank from Colonel to Private.
If time permits while visiting Ft. Stewart/Hunter
Army Airfield it would be a worthwhile location
to visit, take a stroll through Warriors Walk
look at the markers and names and reflect on what
these Americans have done to afford us our
Freedoms today. Located around Cottrell Field
at the corner of 6th Street and Gulick Avenue.