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 Ltc. Ace Alan Cozzalio - Weed, CA Posted by:  DougK
N 41° 32.562 W 122° 13.866
10T E 564132 N 4599290
Ltc. Ace Alan Cozzalio is honored at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden at the Hot LZ Memorial Wall, outside of nearby Weed, California.
Waymark Code: WM8WKE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2010
Views: 6
The Living Memorial Sculpture Garden (LMSG) is located 13 miles NE of Weed, California, in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. There is a Memorial Wall located here featuring a special plaque to Siskiyou County's Ltc. Ace Alan Cozzalio. Alan was a decorated helicopter pilot, founding member of the LMSG and cowboy all his life. A bronze relief image of Alan, by artists Scott Taylor, depicts Alan with a cowboy hat.
- The plaque below lists Alan's many awards:
- Distinguished Service Cross,
- Silver Star,
- Distinguished Flying Cross (3 Oak Leaf Clusters),
- Purple Heart (1 Oak Leaf Cluster),
- Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster),
- Army Commendation Medal,
- Army Achievement Medal,
- Good Conduct Medal,
- National Defense Service Medal,
- Vietnam Service Medal w/1 Silver Star and 1 Bronze Star,
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal,
- Army Service Ribbon,
- Overseas Service Ribbon,
- Master Army Aviator Badge,
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal,
- Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm,
- Valorous Unit Award (1 Oak Leaf Cluster),
- Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal,
- Unit Citation Badge (2 Oak Leaf Clusters),
- Cambodian Crewchief Wings,
- Air Medal 1/ V Device,
- Expert (Rifle, Pistol),
- Air Assault Badge,
- and all his life, a Cowboy.
The Hot LZ (combat landing zone) helicopter sculpture perches on top of the granite wall. Two large wire-frame helicopters with figures inside were done by artist Dennis Smith.
The whole sculpture garden with its many artworks is a very moving experience. The setting is expansive and beautiful. The LMSG should not be missed.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
Daylight preferred
Entrance fees (if it applies): O
Type of memorial: Plaque
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