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The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.
By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
1. The Price of Freedom Marker
Inscription.
- - -( Center Section )- - -
( Center - Memorial )
+ + + THE PRICE OF FREEDOM + + +
Dedicated in Honor of All men and women who have served in the Armed Forces and Sacrificed Unselfishly for the Freedom of the United States of America
( Left - Memorial )
Serving those who served
( Seals of ::)
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Vietnam Veterans of America
( Right - Memorial )
Serving those who served
( Seals of :: )
Veterans of Foreign Wars
AMVETS - American Veterans of World War II
40 / 8
( Starting from the Left of the Entire Memorial )
( First - Memorial )
+ + + REVOLUTIONARY WAR + + +
Apr. 19, 1775 - - - Sept. 3, 1783
4,435 - Lives Lost
+ + + WAR OF 1812 + + +
June 18, 1812 - - - Jan. 8, 1815
2,260 - Lives Lost
+ + + MEXICAN WAR + + +
May 13, 1846 - - - Feb. 2, 1848
13,283 - Lives Lost
+ + + CIVIL WAR + + +
Apr. 12, 1861 - May 26, 1865
620,000 - Lives Lost
( Second - Memorial )
+ + + SPANISH AMERICAN WAR + + +
Apr. 25, 1898 - Dec. 10, 1898
2,446 - Lives Lost
+ + + World War I + + +
Apr. 6, 1917
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By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
2. Center Left - - The Price of Freedom Marker
- Nov. 11, 1918
116,516 - Lives Lost
+ + + World War II + + +
Dec. 7, 1941 - Dec. 31, 1946
405,399 - Lives Lost
+ + + KOREAN WAR + + +
June 25, 1950 - July 27, 1953
54,246 - Lives Lost
( Third - Memorial )
Angels
of Mercy
( Fourth - Memorial )
+ + + AIR FORCE + + +
Est. Aug. 1, 1907
Activity in the air began with the use of balloons by the Army for reconnaissance. The first aircraft in action was in 1916 against Pancho Villa in Mexico. On July 26, 1947 the National Security Act created the independent U. S. Air Force.
“”OFF WE GO INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER”“
( Fifth - Memorial )
+ + + MARINES + + +
Est. Nov. 10, 1775
A proud group that fights in the air, on land and sea. They assault enemy held beaches. Securing the position for other forces, and guard our American Embassies. They have fought in all conflicts and proclaim that they are the “First to Fight for Right and Freedom”
“”SEMPER FIDELIS - ALWAYS FAITHFUL”“
( Sixth - Memorial )
+ + + ARMY + + +
Est. June 14, 1775
The first organized defense for the budding United States, and today still defends God, Liberty, and Country. It’s equipped
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By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
3. Center Right - - The Price of Freedom Marker
with the most modern weapons systems in the World, with troops that can be moved quickly to any global location where our interests are threatened.
“”THIS WE’LL DEFEND”“
( Past Center Section )
( First - Memorial )
+ + + COAST GUARD + + +
Est. Aug. 4, 1790
Formed to guard the coasts against smugglers. They police shorelines and harbors, enforce navigation regulations, and conduct searches from water and air for people lost at sea. They maintain transmitting stations that send navigation signals all over the World.
“”SEMPER PARATUS - ALWAYS READY”“
( Second - Memorial )
+ + + NAVY + + +
Est. Oct. 13, 1775
It controls the waters by defeating attacks in the air and on the sea. It also transports troops, equipment, and supplies. They have pioneered nuclear powered guided missiles. Superior technology makes our navy the most feared in the World.
“”ANCHORS AWAY”“
( Third - Memorial )
+ + + MERCHANT MARINES + + +
Est. 1775
The American colonies’ merchant fleet had the most ships destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Ship numbers increased during the 1800's, WW I and WW II. The cargo they carry aids greatly in defeating the enemy. Ship
Center Section - - The Price of Freedom Marker image. Click for full size.
By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
4. Center Section - - The Price of Freedom Marker
types are dry-cargo and tankers, as well as passenger.
“”IN PEACE AND WAR”“
( Fourth - Memorial )
The Supreme
Sacrifice
( Fifth - Memorial )
+ + + VIETNAM WAR + + +
Aug. 4, 1964 - Jan. 27, 1973
58,167 - Lives Lost
+ + + GRENADA + + +
Oct. 25, 1983 - Nov. 2, 1983
19 - Lives Lost
+ + + PANAMA + + +
Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990
23 - Lives Lost
+ + + DESERT SHIELD / STORM + + +
Aug. 7, 1990 - Apr. 1, 1991
390 - Lives Lost
( Sixth - Memorial )
+ + + SOMALIA + + +
Dec. 9, 1992 - Mar. 28, 1994
44 - Lives Lost
( Back of Entire Memorial )
( First Right - Memorial )
The Veterans Memorial Committee
expresses appreciation to the
Dearborn County Government
for their approval and support of
this monument on June 3, 1991
COMMISSIONERS
R. Rodney Dennerline, Pres.
Robert A. Hoffmeier
Barrott H. Nanz
COUNCIL
James B. Wismann, Pres.
Vera Benning
Larry W. Givan
Kathy S. Klump
Dennis A. Kraus
George (Bo) Lansing
Randall J. Lyness
ADMINISTRATOR
Louis J. Meyer
ATTORNEY
William K. Ewan
AUDITOR
Jackie Stutz
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By Ginger Drenning, August 23, 2009
5. First Left Memorial - - The Price of Freedom Marker
Second Right - Memorial )
“ Veteran’s Memorial Committee “
CHAIRPERSON
Patricia Fox
VICE CHAIRMAN
Herbert Poole
SECRETARY
Melba Earles
TREASURER
Della Holliday
MEMBERS
Robert Hedrick
Clarence Batchelor
Ken Hylton
Glynn Clark
Joe Koch
Al Werner
Ronald Woodward
Mike Klump
Paul McKinley
Dorothea McKinley
Donald Earles
Red Childers
Edwin Powell
Carroll E. Ammons
Marcus Holliday
Annie Werner
Erected 1994 by Veteran's Memorial Committee.
Location. 39° 5.482' N, 84° 50.991' W.
Marker is in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, in Dearborn County.
Marker is on Mary Street north of West High Street, on the left when traveling north.
located on the South/East lawn of the Dearborn County Courthouse in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 West High Street, Lawrenceburg IN 47025, United States of America.
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