"Purple Heart Trail", Kanorado Kansas
N 39° 19.800 W 101° 54.963
14S E 248649 N 4357453
This memorial sign is located in a rest area near Kanorado, Kansas, near the Colorado and Kansas border.
Waymark Code: WM8XZT
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2010
Views: 12
The plaque reads:
"Purple Heart Trail in Kansas. "Freedom Isn't Free" Dedicated to the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines Wounded or Killed in Action. On 13 May 2003, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, proclaimed the Eisenhower Interstate Highway System in Kansas, as the "Purple Heart Trail." This trail memorializes those heroic service members who have had the Purple Heart medal bestowed on them for wounds received in defense of our nation and commemorates the patriotic American heritage given to us by General George Washington, the father of our country. This trail is a project of The Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) comprised of patriots who have been wounded in combat while in service of the United States of America. The MOPH promotes principles of patriotism and dedication to duty, and objectives of respect, fraternalism, history and education. The "Purple Heart Trail" parallels the interstate highways and does not replace current names and tributes to individuals and organizations."
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
None
In Honor Of: Those servicemen who have been bestowed the Purple Heart.
Marker Text:
Marker, on a building.
Date of dedication: 5/13/03
Who Put it Here?: MOPH and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius.
Description of Memorial:
This memorial plaque greets weary travelers who stop at the rest area for comfort and refreshment before continuing on their journey, with such freedom and safety of travel being provided in part by those who have defended this right and priviledge, some of which have earned the Purple Heart medal.
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.