Purple Heart Memorial - Alexandria, LA
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N 31° 17.248 W 092° 27.418
15R E 551685 N 3461588
Red Marble Memorial dedicated to all men and women wounded in all wars.
Waymark Code: WMKQFY
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2014
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The Marker is made from red marble, bearing an image of the Purple Heart Medal. It also has inscribed, at its base, the emblems of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: DEDICATED TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN WOUNDED IN ALL OUR WARS.
Marker Text:
DEDICATED TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN
WOUNDED IN ALL OUR WARS
MY STONE IS RED FOR THE BLOOD THEY SHED
THE MEDAL I BEAR IS MY COUNTRY'S WAY TO SHOW THEY CARE
IF I COULD BE SEEN BY ALL MANKIND
MAYBE PEACE WILL COME IN MY LIFETIME
Who Put it Here?: ERECTED BY DEPT. OF LOUISIANA MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
Description of Memorial:
Located adjacent to the Alexandria Zoo and accessible from its parking lot. There are many memorial trees on the surrounding lawn.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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