Brookville in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Purple Heart
— Honor and Memory of All Veterans —
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
1. The Purple Heart Marker
Inscription.
The Purple Heart. .
Dedicated to those who have received or will receive our Nations Oldest Decoration the Purple Heart , In honor and memory of all veterans who served and died for Freedom. Let them not be forgotten for they have shown the World that Freedom is never Free., ( Emblems - - U. S. Branches of the Military ).
Dedicated to those who have
received or will receive our
Nations Oldest Decoration
the Purple Heart
In honor and memory of all veterans
who served and died for Freedom.
Let them not be forgotten for they
have shown the World
that Freedom is never Free.
( Emblems - - U. S. Branches of the Military )
Erected 2007.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 39° 25.539′ N, 85° 0.657′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin County. Memorial is on Franklin Avenue north of East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located on the front lawn of the 'Franklin County School Administration' building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brookville IN 47012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
2. "All Give Some"
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
3. "Some Give All"
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4. Path of 'Memorial Bricks'
Photographed By Al Wolf, July 17, 2011
5. 'Memorial Bricks' - - Surrounding the Memorial
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
6. Left - - Memorial Bench
Text Reads:
“” “The Patriots’s blood is the seed of freedom’s tree”. Thomas Campbell
“Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” Sir Winston Churchill “”
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
7. Right - - Memorial Bench
Text reads:
“This bench is dedicated with appreciation to all who volunteer. Their loyalty and service to their Country and Community define the character of this Great Nation.
The willingness to sacrifice is the prelude to freedom.”
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 17, 2011
8. Special - - "Thank You"
Text reads:
“In recognition of Kenneth Hertel & Virgil Tebbe for establishing this tribute to honor
their fellow veterans.
A special thanksfor their inspiration and the diligent efforts of all who contributed.”
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,123 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.