The 2ID Memorial

For more than 100 years, the Second Infantry Division has been honoring its fallen warriors in ways big and small. One of our most visible tributes is in the Second Infantry Division Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Memorial was last modified in 1962 to honor those who died fighting in World War II and the Korean War. Now, it's time to pay tribute to the 2ID Warriors who died during the Korean DMZ/Cold War era and in recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Our Purpose

The purpose of the Memorial Foundation is to honor the Division’s fallen warriors and to memorialize its achievements by:

  • Establishing and maintaining monuments honoring the Division’s achievements.

  • Establishing and promoting memorialization programs and activities.

  • Providing for maintenance of overseas monuments in accordance with policies of the AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION.

The Modification

In 2014, the 2ID Memorials Foundation sought approval from the National Park Service (NPS) to make minor modifications to the Second Infantry Division Memorial in Washington, DC, to honor the fallen warriors of the Korean DMZ/Cold War era, Iraq and Afghanistan. The Park Service concluded that modifications required Congressional approval. Approval came in early 2018. The Foundation worked with renowned architectural firm, Beyer Blinder Belle, to develop design options. Late in 2019, the Foundation received design concept approved from NPS and other federal oversight committees. Construction drawings were done preparing for the next step -- receipt of federal permits.

Modification Stages

The original memorial erected in 1936, honoring our dead from World War I is represented by the lighter color in the first image (CIRCA 1962).

The Darker portion of CIRCA 1962 honors our dead from World War II and the Korean War.

The darker color in the second image (PROPOSED 2024) honors our dead from the Korean DMZ/Cold War Era, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Fund Raising Target - $2,700,000

Your Donation Makes a Difference

All Donations are Tax Deductible. Any donations, in whatever amount, are considered valuable, important, and honored by the 2ID Memorials Foundation.

We have established the following key donor categories.

  • Warrior Donor: $100 to $499

  • Warrior-Bronze Level Donor: $500 to $5,000

  • Warrior-Silver Level Donor: $5,001 to $50,000

  • Warrior Honor Level Donor: $50,001 to $150,000

  • Warrior-Gold Level Donor: $150,001 to $250,000

  • Warrior-Platinum Level Donor: $250,001 to $1,000,000

  • Honored Warrior-Sustaining Level Donor: > $1,000,000

All donors will receive a Certificate of Appreciation for their support. Large donors are encouraged to contact the Memorials Foundation Chair through Nehemiah Communications at 2IDMF HQ, 803-865-5665 with questions.

Individual donors can make donations directly to the website by clicking the donate button below or by check, payable to:
2ID Memorials Foundation
Address:
2IDMF HQ
101 Rice Bent Way #6
Columbia, SC 29229

The 2ID Memorials Foundation form 990 can be found by visiting https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ (search by using the Foundation EIN (47-2434277)

PRESENTATIONS

Help us Remember and Honor our Fallen Heroes

The funds raised go toward the 2ID Memorial Modification Project target of $2.7 million and we need your help.