All Veteran's Memorial - Peqout Lakes, MN - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

Impressive veteran's memorial located just off of Highway 371 in Pegout Lakes, MN. The memorial features granite markers to various wars from World War I forward. There is also a memorial to the Purple Heart with an inscription by Douglas MacArthur.

This memorial is to all veterans anf features insignias from all six branches of the military.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial In Honor Of: All Veterans Marker Text: ALL VETERAN'S MEMORIAL Remember It was the veteran, not the reporter, who gave us freedom of the press. It was the veteran, not the poet, who gave us freedom of speech. It was the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It was the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to demonstrate. It is the veteran, who salutes the flag, who served under the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. All gave some.....Some gave all. Who Put it Here?: City of Peqout Lakes Description of Memorial: Impressive memorial area with grante markers dedictated to veterans of many wars. A paved pathway with dedicated blocks leads to the circular flag-surrounded center. Other memorials to other wars and to the Purple Heart are also part of the display. Green grassy areas, benches and the Paul Bunyan Walking Trail are nearby. There is also a puzzle geo-cache this memorial. Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed Date of dedication: Not listed

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