The Price of Freedom - Ann Arbor, MI
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17T E 273173 N 4689383
A new memorial (1998), which is located within Washtenong Memorial Park on the west side of Whitmore Lake Road, between Stein and North Barton Drive.
Waymark Code: WM27AA
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 09/16/2007
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In memory of those who served our country, in war and in peace, this veterans' memorial "The Price of Freedom" featured in the field of honor is hereby dedicated this 1st day of November, 1998.
Funded by the estate of Marvin Bray 1926-1996 Phillipine liberation WWII MM3 United States Navy
Millions of people have died to make us free. If you are not willing to give it away, you deserve it not for yourself.
Sculptor Edward Chesney
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: those who served our country
Date of dedication: 11/1/1998
Who Put it Here?: The estate of Marvin Bray
Description of Memorial:
A statue of an angel supporting an injured soldier, mounted high on a pedestal, surrounded by the flags of our service branches, the State of Michigan and the United States of America.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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