Veterans Memorial - Ames, OK - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Veterans Memorial Park is devoted to memorials and exhibits honoring our veterans. The centerpiece of the park is this veterans memorial.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: In Honor of Our Veterans Marker Text: In Honor of Our Veterans In grateful memory of our fallen comrads in all wors, who bore the brunt of the battle --- on land, on sea, or in the air --- and gave their lives for God and country in supreme sacrifice upon the Altar of Freedom, we humbly and with due reverence dedicate this Memorial Field. My those who pause here be reminded that freedom for our country has been purchased, written, and paid in full only with the price of the precious life-blood of our Fallen Heroes. Marie Gautier Ames American Legion Jayne Kennedy Post #340, Inc August 16, 1997 Date of dedication: 8/16/1997 Who Put it Here?: Ames American Legion - Jayne Kennedy Post #340 Description of Memorial: The memorial is comprised of five tall tan rock monuments, set on a circular concrete pad. The central monument bears the text above; the other four give the names of area veterans. The monuments are arranged in a semicircle, with a sculpture of four battlefield graves at the center. The walkway to the memorial is flanked by engraved bricks and pavers. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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