Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens Veteran's Memorial - Shawnee, Kansas
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N 38° 59.474 W 094° 51.485
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This is a Veteran's Tribute placed within the western part of the Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM3049
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2008
Views: 35
This Veteran's Memorial was placed by the cemetery itself. It consists of a paved plaza area with the American and Kansas flags, along with the flags of the five branches of the Armed Services. The plaque reads:
A nation that honors its' VETERANS is a nation dedicated to the preservation of a freedom won by the sacrifice of life itself. These emblems are appropriately dedicated to the valiant dead of the armed forceswho ventured far, fought bravely, and gave their lives to preserve freedom and liberty in our land. Together they lie here in mute testimony to the manner in which they lived, worked, and fought to achieve the victories in order that America may live.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Veterans
Date of dedication: None
Who Put it Here?: Shawnee Mission Memory Gardens
Description of Memorial:
This memorial has been surrounded on three sides by veteran gravesites from WWII on. My father and my best friend's father are buried within this area, so it holds a very special place in my heart.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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