Lest We Forget - Half-Day Cemetery, Elmont, KS - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This modest veterans memorial is on the north edge of Half-Day Cemetery. A small statue of a soldier is nearby.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: Veterans Marker Text: LEST WE FORGET It is the Veteran, not the Preacher, Who has given us Freedom of Religion. It is the Veteran, not the Reporter, Who has given us Freedom of the Press. It is the Veteran, not the Poet, Who has given us Freedom of Speech It is the Veteran, not the Campus Organizer, Who has given us Freedom to Assemble. It is the Veteran, not the Lawyer, Who has given us the right to a Fair Trial. It is the Veteran, not the Politician, Who has given us the Right to Vote. It is the Veteran who Salutes the Flag It is the Veteran who Serves under the Flag God Bless our Veterans Who Put it Here?: American Legion Description of Memorial: The memorial is a black granite monument. At the top of the monument are the Five Seals of the Five Armed Services, and the emblems of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary, with an image of an elderly beteran. The text is the poem given above. Nearby is a small statue of a soldier. In front of the monument are three flagpoles. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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.

Recent Visits/Logs:

There are no logs for this waymark yet.