I don’t have a current photo, but each year the display grows. Families honor their veterans here, purchasing a stone to be engraved with the veteran’s name, branch of the service, and which war. The display now resembles a wheel with spokes. Volunteers add the flags on particularly special days.
There is a bronze statue representing each of the services. The park is the center of town – the center of all special activities of the town. Any time you come to town, you see it – whether standing in its quite glory or dressed in flags or fancy clothes for some other holiday.
I wanted to buy a stone for my husband. He served in the Marine Corps from 1961-1965. He was offshore everywhere during those four years. He doesn’t want me to get it. He says he doesn’t deserve to be there since he didn’t actually fight during the Vietnam War, Cuban Missile Crisis, etc. We continue to disagree.
My heart is full – thanking all veterans and their families today.
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