Veterans Memorial Carillon - Phoenix, Arizona
N 33° 41.717 W 112° 01.168
12S E 405517 N 3728836
As these bells ring, honored dead rest, freedom lives.
Waymark Code: WM932X
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2010
Views: 12
This carillon was dedicated May 26, 2008 as a living memorial to American veterans who served their country honorably for the cause of freedom.
First marker reads:
AMVETS National Service Organization
in partnership with
the Unified Arizona Veterans and
the Arizona Department of Veteran Services
dedicate this carillon as a living memorial
to American veterans who served their country
honorably for the cause of freedom.
National Memorial Cemetery
Phoenix, Arizona
May 26, 2008.
As these bells ring
honored dead rest
freedom lives
The second marker is a long list of individual donors along with the name of the memorial.
The coordinates take you to the markers for this memorial carillon. The carillon is close by but better seen from this point.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: To American veterans who served their country honorably for the cause of freedom.
Marker Text:
There are 2 markers. See body of waymark for their text.
Date of dedication: May 26, 2008
Who Put it Here?: AMVETS National Service Organization, Unified Arizona Veterans and Az Dept of Veteran Services
Description of Memorial:
The carillon rises above the serene landscape of the cemetery. It can be seen from anywhere in the cemetery. It is one of several memorials that can be found within this veterans cemetery.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.