Coldwater in Branch County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"A Gathering of Flags" War Memorial
Est. May 24, 2004
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 26, 2019
1. "A Gathering of Flags" War Memorial
Inscription.
"A Gathering of Flags" War Memorial. Est. May 24, 2004. Is designed for Coldwater and all of Branch County to fulfill a threefold purpose: to honor, to commemorate and to serve as a lasting tribute for all those who served in war, who were killed in action, who died from their battle wounds or disease, who went missing in action, or who became prisoners of war and all those who lost their lives while serving.
For those families, especially mothers, all who greatly sacrificed for the common defense of the nation and for the broader causes of peace and freedom in the world. we are deeply grateful.
Wars put ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
They need to be remembered today, tomorrow, and forever.
Jerry Ford, founder and chairman , David Sattler, co-chairman , co-chairman Barbara and Roscoe Parks , honorary co-chairman Herman Watson , "The Flag Man” and his wife Gloria , honorary co-chairman Freeman Riddle , City of Coldwater , Coldwater Board of Public Utilities , Coldwater American Legion Post 52 , American Legion Drill Team Post 52 , and many, many other contributors.
Is designed for Coldwater and all of Branch County to
fulfill a threefold purpose: to honor, to commemorate
and to serve as a lasting tribute for all those who served
in war, who were killed in action, who died from their
battle wounds or disease, who went missing in action, or
who became prisoners of war and all those who lost their
lives while serving.
For those families, especially mothers, all who greatly
sacrificed for the common defense of the nation and for
the broader causes of peace and freedom in the world.
we are deeply grateful.
Wars put ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
They need to be remembered
today, tomorrow, and forever.
Jerry Ford, founder and chairman
David Sattler, co-chairman
co-chairman Barbara & Roscoe Parks
honorary co-chairman Herman Watson
"The Flag Man” and his wife Gloria
honorary co-chairman Freeman Riddle
City of Coldwater
Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
Coldwater American Legion Post 52
American Legion Drill Team Post 52
and many, many other contributors.
Erected 2013.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 41° 56.643′ N, 85° 2.046′ W.
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Marker is in Coldwater, Michigan, in Branch County. Memorial is on W. Chicago Street (U.S. 12), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coldwater MI 49036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 24, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
