Howard County Veterans Memorial Statue - Kokomo, IN
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N 40° 28.887 W 086° 05.869
16T E 576467 N 4481586
A statue of a soldier in the Vietnam War.
Waymark Code: WM7EHN
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 10/14/2009
Views: 10
This statue is part of the Howard County Veterans Memorial in Kokomo, IN. The memorial consists of a walkway of donated bricks, several donated benches, a list of the names of fallen veterans, and this statue.
The statue is made of bronze with a pedestal of black granite bricks. The soldier appears to be in the Vietnam War. His pose is kneeling, but he is not resting. His eyes are focused forward, where he seems to be moving. His weapon is resting on his leg, and his closed hand is not in a fist.
The plaque below the statue reads:
"We're Finally O.K.
We went there when we were young.
But died before our work was done.
With friends we tried to rid the land.
Of tyranny and oppression to let freedom stand.
But our time was up so we passed the baton.
To those behind us to carry on.
Now through these years of untold pain.
We know we did not die in vain.
So they put our names upon the Wall.
In honor and memory of those who gave all.
And though we are not here today.
We want you to know we're finally O.K.
Steve Ehrlich"
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Steve Ehrlich
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Benjamin Victor
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: September 17, 2000
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Howard County Veterans Memorial
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