Tower Hill, Illinois, Freedom Monument.
N 39° 23.276 W 088° 57.667
16S E 331108 N 4361661
Tower Hill's Freedom Monument is a nice display set at the town hall.
Waymark Code: WM8T3E
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2010
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This monument is dedicated to all who have served to keep America free.
It is a well designed memorial.
It was placed not long after the attack on America on September 11, 2001.
I am always warms me to see these small towns use their sparse dollars to build and maintain these War Memorials.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All the Men and Women who served.
Marker Text:
First Pillar.
Let every nation know,
Whether it wishes Us well or ill,
That we willpay any price,
Bear any burden,
Meet any hardship,
Support any friend,
Oppose any foe to insure the survival and the success of Liberty.
John F. Kennedy
Second Pillar.
This monument is dedicated
To all the Men and Women
Who served in the armed forces
During war and peace
So America will always stand for Freedom.
Date of dedication: May 27, 2002
Who Put it Here?: The Citizens of Tower Hill.
Description of Memorial:
The monument is located in front of the town hall.
It has six flag poles in a semi-circle to represent all the nations services.
One of the pillars has an American flag that looks as though it draped over the pillar. The other pillar hae the emblems of all the services mounted on it.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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