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Uploaded: 07/03/15 4:54 PM GMT
Freedom Park
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This is the small garden next to our village hall. It is dedicated to the men and women from our village whose lives were lost fighting for America's freedom. There are marble plaques bearing all the names starting with the Civil War when my area was just a wide spot in the road from Chicago. The bulk of the names are from WWI and WWII plus of course Vietnam. The gun is a piece of WWII rolling artillery and I could not identify what kind it was although my guess is the smallest rolling Howitzer. This park is on a downward slope towards our library which is why it may appear slanted but if you look at the flagpole it is not. I'm proud to post this for the 4th of July and also to tell you it was featured in our local paper which came out Wednesday. Happy Independence Day to all us Yankees!

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::jerseygurl
07/03/15 5:26 PM GMT
Beautiful post and tribute to the 4th of July - Freedom Park represents a memorial that pays homage to those that served and fought for the freedom we enjoy today. Great Capture and very patriotic Kathy!!!!!!!
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.GIGIBL
07/03/15 7:20 PM GMT
Lovely shot very well captured Kathy.
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::biffobear
07/03/15 7:39 PM GMT
That looks a lethal piece of weaponry...Good picture...R.
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::Jimbobedsel
07/03/15 9:30 PM GMT
You have hit the big time, Kathy. Won't be long and you will have a shot featured in Better Homes and Gardens or some such magazine. I am not surprised it was in the newspaper...it's a gorgeous shot. Very well composed and outstanding clarity. Have a safe and happy 4th.
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::tigger3
07/03/15 10:15 PM GMT
How cool to have it the newspaper, congrats Kathy, and Happy 4th of July to you. I think this is perfect for the time of year. tigs=^..^=

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::Ramad
07/04/15 7:30 AM GMT
A beautiful view well captured and just the ideal image for the 4th of July Kathy.
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::icedancer
07/07/15 1:15 AM GMT
A beautiful tribute for men and women, so glad to see especially the sign referring to NO SMOKING. A Big Congratulations on the picture in the paper, hope you had a wonderful 4th
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::Constance52347
07/07/15 10:19 AM GMT
The composition on this one is outstanding. The park is beautifully landscaped.
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.susanlynn
07/08/15 4:45 PM GMT
A beautiful shot and the flag looks wonderful in its wave, Kathy.
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