The Douglas County Memorial of Honor
Recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices of ordinary citizens - men and women of Douglas County, Kansas who gave their lives to protect freedom, our community and our way of life. It stands as an eternal symbol of hope, renewal and the indomitable human spirit.
The memorial was presented to Douglas County and the City of Lawrence by the Douglas County Memorial of Honor Foundation July 3, 2004
From the ashes of each generation heroes come forth to serve the needs of their nation
J. Musgrave
"From the Ashes"
Sculptor: Jim Brothers
Sculpture made possible through the contributions of local citizens
Courtesy hmdb.org
