Kent State University

Arlington Midwest

Kent State University

Arlington Midwest-

In a manner similar to permanent war

memorials, is a place to

mourn, reflect, contemplate, grieve, meditate;

to honor and acknowledge

those who've lost their lives;

and to reflect upon the costs of war.

Arlington Midwest-

Also is intended to draw public attention to,

and to open a discourse on the subject of

both military and civilian deaths

during the invasion and occupation of Iraq.

This traveling exhibit, meant to show the human cost of war and to honor the fallen U.S. service members of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, is built primarily of recycled materials and maintained by a volunteer workforce. Arlington Midwest includes a simulated tombstone with name, rank, age and home state for each fallen U.S. service member. If your organization is interested in hosting Arlington Midwest, please email Jeff.

Arlington Midwest was displayed at Kent State University as part of the 36th Commoration of the May 4 shootings of 4 students protesting the war in Vietnam

Arlington Midwest on the Kent State University campus as part of the 36th Commemoration of the May 4th shootings.

Arlington Midwest on the Kent State University campus as part of the 36th Commemoration of the May 4th shootings.

Arlington Midwest on the Kent State University campus as part of the 36th Commemoration of the May 4th shootings.