The Crosses of Lafayette
Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan blanket a California hillside.

πŸ“œ Thousands of crosses and markers for soldiers.
πŸ” Memorial for American soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Why Go

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Honors fallen American soldiers.
πŸ•ŠοΈ Features diverse religious symbols (crosses, Stars of David, Buddhist wheels, Islamic crescents).
πŸ‘€ Easily visible from Lafayette BART station and Highway 24.

Why Avoid

🚧 Faced past vandalism and protests.
❓ Future of the memorial is uncertain.

πŸ“ Location

Directly across from the Lafayette BART station on Deer Hill Road.

ℹ️ Additional Info

Number of crosses capped at 5,000, but a sign displays ongoing death tally.

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