A PLACE TO REMEMBER
WHERE WE HAVE BEEN
A PLACE TO REMEMBER
WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH
These words really say it all, after Craig and I finally took the time to stop at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, on Highway 97, just oustide of Weed, CA. We have passed it so many times, always commenting that we would like to stop and check it out. I'm so happy that we did. What an unexpected surprise tucked away at the southwestern base of my favorite mountain, Mt. Shasta, in the Klammath National Forest.
This is a place for quiet reflection and a great tribute to those who serve in our armed forces. While walking around, I couldn't help but feel my heart swell. It swelled with sorrow for what has been suffered, it swelled with pride for those who bravely serve, and it especially swelled with appreciation for all the men and women, past and present, who put their lives on the line, so that I can live in the greatest Country in the World.
One of the first scuptures you see is the "Peaceful Warrior"...."There must be those who, loving peace, will fight against aggression to perserve that peace".
Another scupture was the "Greatest Generation", which I think says it all as a tribute to those who fought in what is considered the worst of worldwild conflicts.
WHERE WE HAVE BEEN
A PLACE TO REMEMBER
WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH
These words really say it all, after Craig and I finally took the time to stop at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden, on Highway 97, just oustide of Weed, CA. We have passed it so many times, always commenting that we would like to stop and check it out. I'm so happy that we did. What an unexpected surprise tucked away at the southwestern base of my favorite mountain, Mt. Shasta, in the Klammath National Forest.
This is a place for quiet reflection and a great tribute to those who serve in our armed forces. While walking around, I couldn't help but feel my heart swell. It swelled with sorrow for what has been suffered, it swelled with pride for those who bravely serve, and it especially swelled with appreciation for all the men and women, past and present, who put their lives on the line, so that I can live in the greatest Country in the World.One of the first scuptures you see is the "Peaceful Warrior"...."There must be those who, loving peace, will fight against aggression to perserve that peace".
Another scupture was the "Greatest Generation", which I think says it all as a tribute to those who fought in what is considered the worst of worldwild conflicts.
The last scupture I'll show you is the one that touched me most, "Those Left Behind". "Who can repay those who have lost loved ones in combat? What on earth can compensate for the loss of life?"
There are many more sculptures to look at, enjoy, and reflect on at the Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. Stop by sometime when you are passing through, you won't regret it.
3 comments:
Amazing and wonderful... and place to put on my list. As always your photography is beautiful! When is the book going to be published???!!! Denise
this is really something!...we're gonna have to check that out the next time we're thru that way....
inspiring
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