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Harrod Veterans Memorial Park
The Price of Freedom
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Marker (Front) | | |
Inscription.
[Front]
Dedicated to the memory of all
veterans of the Armed Forces of
the United States of America, who
unselfishly served their country
in time of peace or war. It is
because of this effort that we
enjoy the freedom that is
ours today.
Dedicated June 14, 1997
[Back]
Army, est. June 14, 1775
Navy, est. Oct. 13, 1775
Marine, est. Nov. 1775
Coast Guard, est. Aug. 4, 1790
Air Force, est. Sept. 18, 1947
Instruments of war remind us of
the price of democracy and liberty.
We honor all our men and women
who gave their lives, who have served
or are serving our country
in the preservation of our freedom
Erected 1997 by Auglaize Township Historical Society.
Location. 40° 42.563′ N, 83° 55.255′ W. Marker is in Harrod, Ohio, in Allen County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Marker is in this post office area: Harrod OH 45850, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. 1905 Shay Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Workman's Crew Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); LaFayette - Jackson Township Civil War Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); McKee's Hill (approx. 4.9 miles away); Ohio Northern University (approx. 6.4 miles away); Ada Civil War Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Ada Passenger Depot, 1887 (approx. 6.7 miles away); Village of McGuffey / Great 1934 Onion Strike (approx. 7.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Harrod. |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Marker (Back) | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park and Marker | | Looking east. | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
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| | | 16. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Bench | Bingham
John F.-U.S.N. Ret. 1944-68
Charles M.-U.S.N. Ret. 1948-78
George M.-U.S. Army 1948-54
John M.-U.S. Navy 1980-83
Matthew J.-U.S. Army 1982-87 | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 17. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Bench | Gross
Brothers
Charles K. 90th Div-3rd Army 1943-1945
Roger E. 21st ROK Div-Korea 1952-1954
Gary D. USAF 380th Bmb Wg 1957-1961
Robert R. USS New Jersey 1965-1969
Ronald L. USN Vietnam 1965-1969 | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 18. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Bench | Stout
RADM Hearld F., Pearl Harbor Survivor
S/SGT Paul E., Pearl Harbor Survivor
PVT William L., Jr., Purple Heart - WWII
CPL John J., European Theater - WWII
SGT Thomas J., American Theater - WWII
AMN Richard M., American Theater - WWII
LCPL Donald C., Vietnam - USMC | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 19. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Marker | Edward J. Veasey
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 1275, Lima, Ohio | | |
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By William Fischer, Jr., May 10, 2009 | |
| | | 20. Harrod Veterans Memorial Park Time Capsule | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 736 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20. submitted on April 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
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