Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Large plaque at base of flagpole immediately in front of the main entrance of Hines V.A. Hospital
Waymark Code: WM3M2M
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2008
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While it says "Operation Iraqi Freedom" it's dedicated "to all who fought and lost their lives in conflicts around the world in peace and wartime past and present." The seals of all the military branches are depicted (along with the P.O.W. symbol). "Erected by the Illinois Motorcycle Community" as part of the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run on June 22, 2003.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Operation Iraqi Freedom & "conflicts around the world".
In Honor Of: "all who fought and lost their lives"
Date of dedication: June 22, 2003
Who Put it Here?: Illinois Motorcycle Community
Description of Memorial:
Highly polished large plaque at base of flagpole immediately in front of the main entrance of Hines V.A. Hospital
Marker Text: Not listed
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