Note: When this Memorial was documented and photographed (Sunday: 7-17-2011), it was being yet constructed (and/or reconstructed.) There were skids of building material setting about in the parking lot, ground opened, concrete just finished, and other work in evidence.

[[ Up-right - Panel ]]

( On both sides - only One Word )

““ sacrifice ”“

[[ Side-walk Inlays ]]

( From Up-right Panel to Flag Pole Display )

( See Photos - ‘Wars Fought’ )

[[ Large black Block - Flag Pole Display ]]

Lest We Forget

[[ Main Panel - Flag Pole Display ]]

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

Calvin Coolidge

[[ Flag Pole Side ]]

[ Left of Flag Pole ]

Let us honor the dead, cherish the living, and preserve in immortal memory the deeds and virtues of all, as on inspiration for countless generations to come

Governor Morton

[ Right of Flag Pole ]

May this monument serve as an eternal reminder of those men and women from Decatur County who have and will continue to sacrifice for our freedoms.

Dedicated November 11, 1997

[ At Flag Pole Base ]

Freedom

Marker is on East Main Street (U.S. 421) west of North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling west.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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