To All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars - Zanesville, Ohio
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N 39° 56.413 W 082° 00.413
17S E 413977 N 4421607
Located in front of the Muskingum County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM4616
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2008
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This simple but elegant monument is located in front of the Muskingum County, Ohio Courthouse in Zanesville. It features a full color representation (in relief) of the Purple Heart.
The monument is "Dedicated to All Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars." The poem reads:
My stone is red
For the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
Is my country's way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
Maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by American Legion Post #29, Aux., & S.A.L.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
No wars are specifically listed.
In Honor Of: All the Men and Women Wounded in All Our Wars
Marker Text:
"Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars"
"My stone is red for the blood they shed,
The medal I bear is my countryie way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
Maybe peace would come in my lifetime."
Date of dedication: not listed on the monument
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post #29, Aux., & S.A.L.
Description of Memorial:
It is to the right of the front entrance to the courthouse and is partially obscured by the shrubbery.
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