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Veterans Freedom Park, Cary NC

By Mike Jaquish

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Realty Arts NC Broker License #235526

May 24, 2011 03:44 PM

The Veterans Freedom Park in Cary NC is located at the corner of Cary Parkway and North Harrison Avenue, on the north side of Cary. It was dedicated July 1, 2003, but has not been completed to date. I rather like it as a quiet place, as it is, for reflection. With the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, taking at least a little time to appreciate what others have done for us is the right thing to do.

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The lush grounds of the park, and the size of 11 acres help the visitor focus on quiet and peace, rather than the busy N Harrison Avenue thoroughfare. That removal from the daily hubbub seems fitting, in accordance with appreciation and remembrance of the sacrifices made by so many.

Veterans Freedom Park has been spurred by commitment of SAS Institute to donate the 11 acres to the National Veterans Freedom Park Foundation and to pay to install a 120 foot granite spire memorial, in addition to the existing monuments.

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Marchel Peterson

Results Realty - Spring, TX

Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Mike, I love all Veteran Parks. The last few years I have been spending my Memorial Day at our veterans cemetery and it brings everything in to perspective. Freedom is not FREE!!

May 24, 2011 03:49 PM

Mike Jaquish

Realty Arts - Cary, NC

919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Marchel,

Once completed, this will be a lovely and high profile memorial.

As it should be.

May 24, 2011 03:51 PM

Vickie Slade

Colorado Landmark, Realtors - Boulder, CO

Service You Can Trust ~ Someone You Can Depend On

Mike, What a wonderful post and tribute to our Veterans as we get ready to celebrate Memorial Day.

May 24, 2011 04:02 PM

Thanks, Vickie.

I hope to have some appropriate time on Memorial Day.

May 24, 2011 04:18 PM

Ken Barker Realtor® GRI, E-Pro Certified

Dilbeck Real Estate - Burbank, CA

Mike - What a wonderful post. It is a shame it has taken so long to complete when it is so important all of us Americans but it looks very nice.

I have a tough task this Monday. That is visiting my father who passed this year and is at the local Cemetery in the Veterans section. I have never been there in the past. I believe it will be standing room only.

May 24, 2011 04:52 PM

Ken,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Yes. Tough task. And I hope it is standing room only!

May 24, 2011 05:27 PM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Mike - thanks for the reminder of what's truly important and what Memorial Day is all about - honoring and remembering the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom! Love your photos Veterans Freedom Park -beautiful.

May 25, 2011 02:12 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Mike The one thing I like about veteran's parks i the quiet dignity and yours in Cary is an outstanding example of it

May 25, 2011 02:21 AM

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