The Tribute to a Soldier monument depicts one of our Gulf War soldiers saluting his flag, paying tribute to our country, friends, and fellow protectors of our freedom. The Iraqi child standing next to him is saluting the same flag, emulating his new soldier hero while expressing appreciation for his new freedom. The soccer ball and uniform represent this freedom and his much more promising future. This statue will stand forever, so will the American soldier stand to preserve our freedom forever. The artists express their thanks to all who made this monument a reality and a thanks to all the past, present and future service men and women of this great country who inspired us to do this project. We salute you all!
Artists: Daniel A. Pardo
Rudy Diaz
Nicolas A Lioce
James L Gargiula
Our thanks and gratitude to all who served
Mike, Maryanne, and our son, LCpl John B. Cohen, USMC
Operation Iraqi Freedom One 2003
Allete Properties
Aubuchon Team of Companies
LCBC
Crown Trophy
The Dek Bar (Betty Davis & Heather Short)
Tiki Hut (Dr. Victor J. Drobalo & Cynthia K. Smith Roepke)
Omni General Contractors, Inc. (Epperson Family)
Tabor Family
Honc Marine Contracting, Inc.
Arnold Brothers, Inc.
George Furlan & Sons
In honor of: Sgt. Jeremy Forrest Davis
In honor of: Chip Mosteller
In memory of: Lawrence Day, Sr.
In honor of: Lawrence Day, Jr.
Christopher Day
In memory of: Lt. George Henry Seaman
In memory of: 2nd Lt. John Kendal Penrod
In honor of: Pvt. Marcus L. “Sonny” Comer, Sr.
In honor of: Sgt. William J. “Bill” Moore
In memory of: TSgt. William Melvin Williams
In honor of: SSg. James Sparks III
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3597
Engineers of Cape Coral, Inc.
Bob & Lois Welsh
Gabriel & Wanda Diaz
Cape Coral Bocce Association
Stephen H. Pohlman family
Republican Women’s Club of Cape Coral
Sutherlin Nissan
Project was supported and made possible by the Cape Coral Community Foundation and the Tribute to a Soldier Committee.