Morton Cemetery Veterans Memorial Flagpole - Richmond, TX
Posted by: jhuoni
N 29° 35.188 W 095° 45.762
15R E 232392 N 3276151
Located on the right just inside the gate at Morton Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMV7NM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2017
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Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Dedicated to the memory of all the men and women buried in Morton Cemetery who have served in the Armed Forces of our Country
Marker Text: This flagpole is dedicated to the memory of all the men and women buried in Morton Cemetery who have served in the Armed Forces of our Country from the War for independence from Mexico to the present. It is because of their gallant service and sacrifice that we enjoy freedom. May they rest in peace with God’s blessing.
Given by the loving family of George Raymond Hinsley, Jr. 4/22/194 --- 4/26/2007 U.S.A.F. Strategic Air Command Supportive citizen of Richmond, TX and Fort Bend County.
Dedicated April 22, 2008
Date of dedication: April 22, 2008
Who Put it Here?: The Family of George Raymond Hinsley
Description of Memorial: Marker is approximately 3x4 granite, located in front of a flagpole which flies both the American and Texas flags. To the right is a Texas Historical Marker and to the left is a map of the cemetery.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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