Louisiana Gold Star Families Memorial
The Homeland panel represents the state of Louisiana. The state seal features a pelican tearing flesh from its own breast to feed its young. The pelican and its three young are surrounded by the Louisiana motto: "Union, Justice, Confidence."
The Family panel honors each branch of the military and their families, their bond, and our state''s collective support of Gold Star Families.
The Patriot panel depicts the inspiration and patriotism of our United States Armed Forces with the iconic rendering of the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in World War II.
The Sacrifice panel honors those who paid the ultimate
sacrifice in service to the United States of America
and the families they left behind
Their sacrifice will not be forgotten.
Erected by State of Louisiana.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 30° 27.426′ N, 91° 11.122′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is in Downtown.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated To You, A Free Citizen In A Free Land (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana National Guard Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Louisiana Veterans Memorial Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Heritage Monument (about 400 feet away); Ceremonial Indian Mound (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baton Rouge.
More about this memorial. Located in the Arsenal Park, just east of the state Capitol Building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2018.
