Hutchinson Island South in Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

America's Price of Freedom

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

1. America's Price of Freedom Marker

Inscription.

America's Price of Freedom is immortalized in the form of a stainless-steel soldier, standing tall and proud at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum. With gleaming dog tags swaying in the breeze and symbols from every U.S. conflict engraved into its surface, the figure is more than just a work of art. It is a solemn homage to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation's enduring liberty. Each engraved symbol, from the Revolutionary War to modern-day conflicts, tells a story of courage, resilience, and the high cost of freedom., For those who stand before it, the figure stirs deep emotions. Veterans see the faces of lost comrades. Families are reminded of loved ones who never returned. And for those too young to have experienced the pain of loss, the monument serves as a sobering reminder: freedom is never free. It is purchased with blood, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication., America's Price of Freedom's presence at the Navy SEAL Museum also reflects the Ethos of the Navy SEALs: honor, courage, and commitment. In this steel figure, art meets reality, ensuring that the memory of sacrifice is never forgotten. Here, the price of freedom stands tall, unwavering, and everlasting., War Casualties and Equipment Used , War - #Soldiers Lost - Equipment , American Revolution - 25,000 - Powder Horn , War of 18 12 - 20,000 - Naval Boarding Axe , Mexican American War - 13,283 - Bowie Knife , Civil War - 625,000 - Bayonette , Spanish American War - 2,446 - Canteen , Philippine American War - 4,196 - Ammo Pouch , world war one - 116,516 - Gas Mask , world war two - 405,399 - Grenade/Equipment Belt/Flame Thrower/Shovel , Korean War - 36,574 - Flashlight/Flame Thrower / Shovel , Vietnam War - 53,318 - Claymore Mine/M16/LAW Rocket/Flame Thrower/Flashlight , Grenada War - 19 - Smoke Grenade , Panama War - 40 - M60 Ammo Belt , Gulf War - 383 - Soldier's Helmet , Kosovo - 18 - Chest Knife , Iraq War - 4,497 - Desert Boots / Knee Pads , Afghanistan War - 2,461 - Communications Unit / Knee Pads, Total Soldiers Lost: 1,314,150, Dog Tags - Name: USA - ID #7-4-1776 - Blood Type: RWB - Religion: Freedom

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- Naval Boarding Axe
Mexican American War - 13,283 - Bowie Knife
Civil War - 625,000 - Bayonette
Spanish American War - 2,446 - Canteen
Philippine American War - 4,196 - Ammo Pouch
WWI - 116,516 - Gas Mask
WWII - 405,399 - Grenade/Equipment Belt/Flame Thrower/Shovel
Korean War - 36,574 - Flashlight/Flame Thrower / Shovel
Vietnam War - 53,318 - Claymore Mine/M16/LAW Rocket/Flame Thrower/Flashlight
Grenada War - 19 - Smoke Grenade
Panama War - 40 - M60 Ammo Belt
Gulf War - 383 - Soldier's Helmet
Kosovo - 18 - Chest Knife
Iraq War - 4,497 - Desert Boots / Knee Pads
Afghanistan War - 2,461 - Communications Unit / Knee Pads

Total Soldiers Lost: 1,314,150

Dog Tags - Name: USA - ID #7-4-1776 - Blood Type: RWB - Religion: Freedom

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 27° 29.738′ N, 80° 18.04′ W. Memorial is in Fort Pierce, Florida, in St. Lucie County. It is in Hutchinson Island South. It is on North Highway A1A 0.3 miles south of Jackson Way, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce FL 34949, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Florida’s Treasure Coast.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Button (here, next to this marker); Combatant Craft Assault (CCA) (a few steps from this marker); SOC-6 Special Operations Craft-6

America's Price of Freedom statues and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

2. America's Price of Freedom statues and Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Mk V Special Operations Craft [SOC] (within shouting distance of this marker); Frog Feet (within shouting distance of this marker); SOC-R Special Operations Craft-Riverine (within shouting distance of this marker); O Course (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Statue (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Pierce.

More about this memorial. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Navy UDT-Seal Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the grounds and museum.

Also see . . . America’s Price of Freedom. Assembled from stainless steel, “America’s Price of Freedom” stands over eight feet tall and holds a dog tag from every conflict since the American Revolution. On each dog tag is the total number of American lives lost in each conflict. He is armed with a weapon, ammunition, or piece of gear that represents each conflict. (Submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

America's Price of Freedom image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

3. America's Price of Freedom

Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2026

4. America's Price of Freedom Marker

The view of the marker and statues with the Button submarine in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.