Freedom Rock – What Cheer, IA
N 41° 24.082 W 092° 21.278
15T E 553945 N 4583515
This painted “Freedom Rock” is dedicated to the veterans of our armed services.
Waymark Code: WMRMGM
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2016
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This painted “Freedom Rock” is dedicated to the veterans of our armed services. It was painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II who is painting a patriotic rock in every county of Iowa. What Cheer’s rock represents Keokuk County, and the painting was completed in early 2016. Pictured is the caption “Flag of Freedom Grand and Glorious, ‘neath the flag we march victorious.” An eagle holding the American Flag is flanked by two military soldiers and a star of the Grand Old Army emblem. It is located next to the historic What Cheer Opera House.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Members of the G.A.R., POW Ronald Shirlaw, and Emery Kerr (WW II medic)
Marker Text:
Flag of Freedom Grand and Glorious, ‘neath the flag we march victorious.
Date of dedication: 2016
Who Put it Here?: Keokuk County
Description of Memorial:
Pictured is the caption “Flag of Freedom Grand and Glorious, ‘neath the flag we march victorious.” An eagle holding the American Flag is flanked by two military soldiers and a star of the Grand Old Army emblem. It is located next to the historic What Cheer Opera House.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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