Veterans Freedom Flag Monument
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Located adjacent to the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, the Veterans Memorial Freedom Flag Monument stands proud to salute, thank and honor all U.S. Veterans of the past, present and future. The Veterans Freedom Flag Monument is the largest known permanent flag monum
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georgebE5621SH
Lima ohio5 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
This monument was built with donations by local labor! My kids bought me a brick as a retirement gift!
Written August 22, 2016
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mydalmation
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Mar 2016 • Solo
This is a beautiful tribute to the veterans. On a sunny day it really makes you have a patriotic feeling and a greater appreciation for those who serve to keep us safe. Be sure to bring your camera
Written June 27, 2016
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Tina K
Ottoville, OH6 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
The Veterans Memorial Freedom Flag Monument stands proud to salute, thank and honor all U.S. Veterans of the past, present and future. The Veterans Freedom Flag Monument is the largest known permanent flag monument in the United States. Each tower is made of red, white and blue granite “bricks” engraved to honor our nation’s Veterans. Visit the website for information on ordering bricks and additional facts about the monument. Speakers are available by appointment. Parking is available and handicap accessible.
Written February 24, 2015
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Georgena N
Lima, OH43 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
I had heard about this monument for several months before I finally went out to see it -- I loved it. It really is an awesome sight to behold. The day I went was sunny and bright and this added to the experience. I expect from now on when I am feeling down about the state of our country I might just go out to this spot and think about what our country really means. Recommend this to anyone!
Written March 13, 2016
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Marti M
Gainesville, VA308 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
Am visiting from northern Virginia and my son and I went by to see the monument. Was very impressive and we spent some time going through the book where all the names are listed. The fact that there is soil from the different wars was unique. Worth a visit.
Written September 28, 2019
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U3311RQdavidb
Lima, OH79 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
All seasons, day and night this is a neat place to go to. The lighting at night is especially cool. A relative of mine actually worked on placing the tiles and there is a lot of history and back stories that go with it. He has since passed but his and the memories of those honored with their names and branch of service lives on.
Written January 4, 2018
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aa_rum
Lima, Ohio5 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
I went to visit this memorial because I enjoy these things and I had a very bad experience there. After a few minutes, the MP's from the tank plant come racing down to me and yelled at me for taking pictures. I understand that it is a military facility but if you can't take pictures, why have the memorial in this location. I'm not a spy or terrorist or something. I just wanted to take photos of a nice memorial. Then the MP's said to me, "Hurry up and don't take pictures of the tank plant". I probably won't go back and it is only a few miles from my house.
Written April 11, 2017
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Renee L
Cincinnati, OH7 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
When we visit family in Lima, Ohio we always look for things to do. This was worth the visit even on the wet and windy day. We'll probably go back to check out the museum next time.
Written December 26, 2016
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William K
Lima, OH9 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
This is a Great place for veterans or anyone who has known a veteran to visit. It is dedicated to all the Veterans who served in the military. It honors all branches of the military as well as the veteran organizations that are here in Allen Country who try there best to help any and all Veterans returning from military service.
Written June 27, 2016
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BuckeyeBob44471
Struthers, Ohio, United States380 contributions
Jun 2016
A very unique and special monument acknowledging our veterans for the sacrifices that they made throughout our nation's history. If you get a chance stop by if you're in the western edge of Ohio. It's a small but significant tribute to our soldiers.
Written June 4, 2016
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Lisa B
Fostoria, OH
My brother, Herb Bartlett, was a veteran in the Viet Nam war. He passed away four years ago due to Agent Orange. This monument is a tribute to all veterans? How do I get his name on a brick that is on that wall?
Thank you,
Lisa Bartlett Hall
Paul S
Marion1,565 contributions
You can't. The bricks make up columns which make up the largest permanent flag display in the country. Bricks are painted red white or blue depending on where they are, no names at all. It is a different kind of memorial than the Vietnam Wall and others which are mostly names. I see it's been a year since you posted this so perhaps by now you have found some other ways to give your brother the honor he deserves. The museum at the site was closed when I visited so I don't know if they could include a tribute to Herb inside or not.
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