Scout looks to keep the flame - Odessa, Texas
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An Odessa Boy Scout, noticing the Freedom Flame honoring those who gave their lives for freedom had fallen into disrepair in the 40 some years since it was dedicated, refurbished it in the summer of 2010.
Waymark Code: WMAH9W
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/16/2011
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Originally dedicated on November 11, 1969, the Freedom Flame, located next to the Ector County Courthouse, had deteriorated over the years. American Legion Post 430 had erected it "in honor of those that gave their all for the freedom we enjoy.", however, on Memorial day 2010 ii wasn't lit.
According to the story, "But the flame wasn’t burning on Memorial Day. The cement slab the flame’s leaf-shaped base rests on is full of cracks, and the cauldron itself is full of leaves. One of the posts that supports the small chain fence around the base has been knocked over. And as a local Boy Scout so succinctly put it, "It looked like crap."
The article goes on to mention that the scout, Brandon Holmes, has taken on the task of refurbishing the memorial as an Eagle Scout project. That Brandon was eventually successful in his endeavor is confirmed photos accompanying this waymark that show the refurbished Freedom Flame looking like it did years ago.
Type of publication: Newspaper
When was the article reported?: 06/02/2010
Publication: Odessa American
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Society/People
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