January 11, 2007 this monument was unveiled at the West Wetlands Park in Yuma, AZ honoring the men and women who crossed the Colorado river near this site over 160 year before.

1/11/2007 unveiling of the Yuma, AZ Mormon Battalion Monument

History may be searched in vain for an equal march of infantry. Philip St. George Cooke – the battalion’s commander

The original Mormon Battalion Monument committee in Yuma, AZ c. 2006

Planning

The original monument committee that continued the work of many before them to remember the sacrifices of those that had passed this way many years before.

One of many vignettes found at the site of the Mormon Battalion Monument in Yuma, AZ

Educating

Camping out under the starts is extremely popular at Yosemite. Plan ahead and figure out what options you have for this enjoyable activity.

Local youth dressed to re-enact the march of the Mormon Battalion

Re-enacting

In various forms, re-enactments have been occuring in the area for many years. Currently, local youth will dress and march to honor the Mormon Battalion in local ceremonies as well as out of town.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana

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