Flame of Freedom - Oneonta, AL
N 33° 56.783 W 086° 28.532
16S E 548464 N 3756334
Flame of Freedom - Oneonta, AL
Waymark Code: WM75HH
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 09/05/2009
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Eternal flame memorial to all Blount County, Alabama residents who lost their lives defending our nation.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Blount County, Alabama residents who lost their lives defending our nation.
Marker Text:
DEDICATED TO THE GALLANT MEN AND WOMEN OF BLOUNT COUNTY WHO, IN THE SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRY, MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY AND FREEDOM. AS THIS FLAME GLOWS IN THE EYES OF MEN MAY THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED FOR FREEDOM GLOW ETERNALLY IN THE HEARTS OF THE LIVING.
Date of dedication: August 26, 1970
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 72 Oneonta, Alabama
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is a bronze plaque on a sandstone column topped by an enclosed gas flame.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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