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 Veteran's Prayer Monument
N 43° 11.251 W 096° 17.727
14T E 719777 N 4785189
Veteran’s Prayer Monument flanked by names of local individuals who have served their country in the military service.
Waymark Code: WMA8JW
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2010
Views: 5
High on a hill overlooking Rock Valley this Veteran’s Prayer Monument stands flanked by names of local individuals who have served in the military through the many wars during this town’s history. The polished black stone memorial provides a fitting backdrop for the statue of the “Waiting Woman” which was placed in this cemetery by Jerry Rusk W.R.C. No 282 in May of 1900. The statue is dedicated to the “Memory of Unknown Heroes 1861-1898.”
The cluster of memorials includes an array of white crosses and polished stone monuments for each of the branches of military service under the American flag. The matching benches are a fitting place to sit and quietly contemplate the sacrifices of those serving our county.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Dedicated for the men and women of the Armed Forces, Past, Present and Future
Marker Text:
The Veteran’s Prayer Monument reads:
“Father of us all! In the depth of our silent reverence we realize the truth of the inspired words ‘I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.’ As comrade after comrade departs, we march on with our ranks grown thinner. Help us to be faithful unto thee and to one another. Look in mercy on the widows and children of our departed comrades, we beseech thee, and with thine own tenderness console and comfort those who are bereaved. Heavenly father, bless our country with freedom, peace and righteousness. Through this favor may we meet at last before the throne in heaven. We praise thy great name forever and forever.”
Who Put it Here?: VFW Post 5722 and American Legion, Pfarrer-Fox Post
Description of Memorial:
This memorial sits on the north side of the cemetery, high on a hill overlooking the town of Rock Valley. This is a quiet, peaceful place to remember those who have given their lives for our country.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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