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 Defenders of Freedom Veterans Memorial Posted by:  Woobie491
N 38° 47.110 W 094° 16.385
15S E 389426 N 4293705
Defenders of Freedom Veterans Memorial Pleasant Hill, MO
Waymark Code: WME4EY
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/02/2012
Views: 8
Constructed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118
In cooperation with the city of Pleasant Hill
Dedicated July 29, 2006
Three flagpoles are at the front of the memorial: POW/MIA, the U.S. Flag, and the Missouri State Flag.
This Memorial includes an amazing eagle atop the central pillar with five sides.
Sentinel of Freedom - Department of the Army seal - "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace" - George Washington - Donated by the Welborn Family
In Memory of SGT William L. Rosanbalm, 1st MARDIV - Department of the Air Force seal - "That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth" - Abraham Lincoln - Donated by Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
In Memory of PFC Rosanbalm, U.S. Army - United States Coast Guard seal - "We will not waver: we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail." - George W. Bush - Donated by Aries Power Plant
In Memory of FB2 Vernon B. Hart, U.S. Navy - Department of the Navy United States Marine Corps seal - "And so, my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy - Donated by Arthur and Mary Ann Goodell
"Duty, Honor, Country" - Department of the Navy Seal - "Uncommon Valor was a common virtue" - Admiral Chester Nimitz - Donated by Robert L. Shortridge LCDR (RET) ? . USN
The Memorial is bordered by Locust Street on the North, and Veterans Parkway on the West, and E. Commercial Street on the S.E. These streets form a triangle around the memorial.
There is a towed artillery piece and seven memorial benches at this location also.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In Memory of SGT William L. Rosanbalm, 1st MARDIV, In Memory of PFC Rosanbalm, U.S. Army, and In Memory of FB2 Vernon B. Hart, U.S. Navy
Marker Text:
Sentinel of Freedom - Department of the Army seal - "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace" - George Washington - Donated by the Welborn Family
In Memory of SGT William L. Rosanbalm, 1st MARDIV - Department of the Air Force seal - "That this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth" - Abraham Lincoln - Donated by Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce
In Memory of PFC Rosanbalm, U.S. Army - United States Coast Guard seal - "We will not waver: we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail." - George W. Bush - Donated by Aries Power Plant
In Memory of FB2 Vernon B. Hart, U.S. Navy - Department of the Navy United States Marine Corps seal - "And so, my fellow Americans ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy - Donated by Arthur and Mary Ann Goodell
"Duty, Honor, Country" - Department of the Navy Seal - "Uncommon Valor was a common virtue" - Admiral Chester Nimitz - Donated by Robert L. Shortridge LCDR (RET) ? . USN
The Memorial is bordered by Locust Street on the North, and Veterans Parkway on the West, and E. Commercial Street on the S.E. These streets form a triangle around the memorial.
There is a towed artillery piece and seven memorial benches at this location also.
Date of dedication: Dedicated July 29, 2006
Who Put it Here?: Constructed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3118
Description of Memorial:
The Memorial is bordered by Locust Street on the North, and Veterans Parkway on the West, and E. Commercial Street on the S.E. These streets form a triangle around the memorial.
There is a towed artillery piece and seven memorial benches at this location.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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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.
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