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Honoring
the servicemen and women of Arizona who
paid the ultimate price to protect our family,
friends,
and our Country’s and Freedom throughout the World.
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Enduring Freedom
Memorial
Artist; Clyde “Ross” Morgan |
Memorials and
Monuments
“Do not
glorify war they testify to the glory of the
human spirit and commitment to life, liberty
and the pursuit of happiness for all.”
They teach us about the ideas that unite us
in our diversity, the values that sustain us
in times of trial, the dreams that inspire
generation after generation of ordinary
Americans to perform extraordinary acts of
service and embrace citizenships highest
responsibility – Military Service.
Express eternal honor and respect for the
men and women who have and continue to
sacrifice and give their last full measure
of devotion to our families, friends, our
Country’s Freedom and Freedom throughout the
world.
A tribute of profound simplicity and a
timeless salute to Arizona’s fallen
comrades. The Memorial calmly awakening the
emotions of patriotism, honor, respect and
quiet reflection of those who paid the
ultimate price to protect our family,
friends and our nation's freedom.
The saluting soldier symbolizes the men and
women who have and continue to stand tall
and unrelenting in defense of our nation's
security and freedom. The field cross
symbolizes a fallen comrade on the
battlefield. The rifle with the bayonet
stuck in the ground signifies the soldier
will never fight again and has given their
last measure of devotion in the fight
against terrorism since 9-11-01. The rifle
without the magazine represents the fight is
finished. The dog tags, helmet and boots
implies the comrade paid the ultimate
price. The pedestal is made of black
granite etched with the names of fallen
comrades, military service branch insignias
and mottos. |
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The people of Arizona are eternally grateful
for the service and sacrifice of their
servicemen and women in support of our
country; and it is a fitting and appropriate
to remember all Arizonans who served in this
conflict, and in particular those who died
or were injured, with permanent memorials in
their honor
Executive Order 2003-17
Janet Napolitano, Governor
State of Arizona
“Please join me in supporting the men and
women of Arizona who made an extraordinary
commitment to serve their country and the
ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom.”
Senator Jon Kyl
“Freedom is not free, but rather paid for
with the lives and sacrifices of countless
men and women whom we are eternally
grateful. This memorial will forever honor
those who have sacrificed in protecting our
national freedom.”
Patrick F. Chorpenning, Director
Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
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Our Goal is to Raise $300,000 to:
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Your Donation will…
Ensure that the men and women of Arizona who
have given their last full measure of
devotion and those who continue the
unrelenting pursuit of defending our family,
friends and nation against terrorism will
not be forgotten.
Please include the following information
with your tax deductible donation
Name:
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Address:
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Phone:
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Send
to: Veterans First Ltd.
8433 N. Black Canyon Highway, Suite 100,
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-841-7663
email:
enduringfreedomaz@veteransfirstltd.org
Thank you for your support to
A proud and lasting tribute that is
testimony to the glory of the human spirit
that each life given in the name of liberty
is a life that has not been lost in vain.
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