Today is Memorial Day here in the United States so I'm featuring this Vietnam Memorial located in the plaza near the state capitol. It was created by Jasper d'Ambrosi in 1985 and is titled "The Fallen Warrior". It sits on it's own platform in the park and it appears someone has added the American flag to it especially for the holiday.
A map of Vietnam is embedded in the platform pavement near the memorial.
I hope all of my American readers are enjoying the Memorial Day holiday. We are having perfect weather for many outdoor activities.
A very real tribute, outstanding.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt's a holiday here too!!! But it's Pentecost. :-)
Happy Memorial Day Sharon, excellent tribute post.. I think the flag is a super touch.
ReplyDeleteThe flag makes it even more accurate.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see so many bloggers honoring Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a terrible and unnecessary war. And those involved were never given their due. When I was teaching, I brought Vietnam vets into the classroom once a year to discuss their experiences. This is a very fine memorial.
ReplyDeleteSo many of our war memorials are heart wrenching. I've never seen this one before.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good one, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteNice find.
ReplyDeleteNice statue.
ReplyDeleteQuite a powerful memorial.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing Memorial. Hope you had a good weekend
ReplyDeleteHappy Memorial Day, Sharon !
ReplyDeleteI like the statue !
I've always loved this piece of art. I'm glad you've reminded me of it on this Memorial Day (even though I'm a couple of days late!)
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