Winston County Veterans Memorial - Double Springs, AL
Posted by: YoSam.
N 34° 08.784 W 087° 24.138
16S E 462912 N 3778461
Small courthouse lawn, yet several monuments.
Waymark Code: WMPW3B
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/28/2015
Views: 2
County of memorial: Winston County
Location of memorial: 11 Blake St., courthouse lawn, Double Springs
Erected by: VSO's of Winston County
Memorial Text:
WINSTON COUNTY
VETERANS MEMORIAL
[inscribed flowing flag]
The citizens of Winston County express our deepest gratitude to our fellow citizens who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our freedom and to the many others who have been and are willing to do so.
"Greater Love Has No Man Than This, That A Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends." - John 15:13
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Fellow Citizen will to do so
Marker Text: The citizens of Winston County express our deepest gratitude to our fellow citizens who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our freedom and to the many others who have been and are willing to do.
Who Put it Here?: VSO's (All Veteran Service Organizations) of Winston County
Description of Memorial: Simple Grey granite monolith rising from a thin black granite base which rest upon a thicker grey granite solid base.
Upon the proer face of the arising stone is the text and a flowing inscribed flag of the United States of American.
Upon the proper left of the memorial is a thinly spread black granite wing upon which in proper order are thre branches of the service, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Upon the proper right is another wind upon the seals of the other three branches of the military and the US seal, then Army & Navy
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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