American Pride - Billings, Montana
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 45° 47.705 W 108° 32.936
12T E 690489 N 5074201
Eagle sculpture on top of veterans memorial located in the corner of Veterans Park in Billings, Montana.
Waymark Code: WM6VB9
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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American Pride is dedicated to all veterans who have served. The memorial is a pedestal with an large bronze eagle in flight on top. The eagle was created by sculptor Lyle Johnson. The memorial was placed by the Yellowstone County United Veterans Council on Memorial Day 1992.

The sculpture has a plaque inscribed as follows:

The American Eagle
I am the American eagle I fly high over this quiet spot. Dedicated to the defenders of America both living and dead who offered their lives for our country. Under my wings there is shelter and rest for my heroes; but the enemies my country will find me a bird of prey, with sharp and terrible talons. I am the American eagle I am the pride of America.

 

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: American Pride

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Lyle Johnson

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 5/30/1992

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Veterans Park
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