Flame of Freedom - Savannah, GA
N 32° 04.736 W 081° 05.814
17S E 490855 N 3549188
This eternal flame, "The Flame of Freedom" is located in front of the Chatham County Courthouse at 133 Montgomery St in Savannah, GA. It was erected in 1969 and has burned ever since, except for three months in 2005.
Waymark Code: WM4DAQ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2008
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The plaque on the flame's pedestal reads:
"Flame of Freedom
1919-1969
Dedicated to the
Glory of God
A fitting reminder of this precious heritage, a tribute to all who offered their lives to preserve it. A gift to our Community by the American Legion to celebrate its founding and fifty years of one hundred per cent Americanism for God and Country."
The marker next to the flame reads:
"On August 8, 2005
The Flame of Freedom
Honoring Our Veterans Ceased to Burn.
On November 10, 2005
The Sasser Family dedicates the relighting of the Flame of Freedom to all Veterans and in honor of their beloved Husband and Father,
Captain Willie O. Sasser, U.S. Air Force.
During his service, Captain Sasser was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters, the Air Medal with three clusters, the Atlantic & Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the World War II Occupation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medalm the Armed Forces Reserve Medal - Air Force, the National Defense Service Medal, and the American Campaign Medal.
The freedom these heroes defended brought our nation a lasting victory. They served courageously, securing freedom for America and the world. We thank them for the freedoms we enjoy today. We owe them so much!"
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