Ennis in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

1. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Marker

Inscription.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
Bronze Artists - Stanley James Watts & Tami Brooks

A Veterans Bond
A bond that was woven through the rigors of war.
A bond that tells the world that for those who fight for it, life has a flavor most will never understand.
A bond that gives us strength to perform, even at a risk to our own safety.
A bond that says, 'You ain't heavy.'
A bond that hastens us to protect those who protect us.
A bond that will always be remembered.
A bond that transcends gender, race, color, or nationality.
A bond that allows us to laugh together, cry together, fight together, and defend each others honor forever if that's what it takes.
A bond that goes unspoken, sometimes for a lifetime.
A bond that screams 'You've never lived until you've almost died.'
A bond that says 'You will not die alone.'
A bond that will forever say 'I am here for you.'

Purple Heart
A United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces.

The Purple Heart

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was established by General George Washington at Newburg, New York, 7 August 1782 and is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members.

This plaque is hereby dedicated to all who have been awarded the Purple Heart Medal.

Erected 2021 by Ennis Veterans Memorial.

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

Location. 32° 19.116′ N, 96° 39.124′ W. Memorial is in Ennis, Texas, in Ellis County. It is on Ennis Parkway 0.1 miles west of W Ennis Ave (Business U.S. 287), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2301 Ennis Pkwy, Ennis TX 75119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Prairies & Lakes Region

and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area.

Globally, it is in 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 Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

A Veterans Bond image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

2. A Veterans Bond

within walking distance of this marker: Ennis Fallen Soldiers Memorial (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); Global War on Terror (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Cross — Fallen Soldier Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Battlefield Cross / Freedom (a few steps from this marker); POW/MIA Memorial (a few steps from this marker); American Bald Eagle (a few steps from this marker); Agent Orange (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ennis.

Purple Heart image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

3. Purple Heart

Photographed by James Hulse, September 5, 2026

4. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Marker

Photographed by James Hulse

5. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 8, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.