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The National Veterans Freedom Park in Cary, NC

By Elizabeth Nieves

Real Estate Agent with The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group 209227

November 11, 2008 12:29 PM

Today, we honor our veterans who fought to win and protect the freedom that is the right of every American…a right that many take for granted. The National Veterans Freedom Park…which is located just off of Interstate 40 in Cary, NC…stands as a reminder that freedom is not free, that it was purchased with the blood, sweat and often the lives of the brave men and women who chose to serve their country.

In 2003, several veterans and dedicated citizens of Cary, NC joined forces and purchased a monument to honor the veterans of their community. Jim and Ann Goodnight, of SAS, donated the twelve acre park in which the monument was erected. The group had a vision and a purpose in mind (as outlined in an article by Executive Director, Dave Milidonis) :

• To honor and commemorate those who have so selflessly served in all five branches of America’s armed services throughout U.S. history.

• To instruct and educate young people and people of all ages about the meaning of freedom and the level of sacrifice necessary to ensure its perpetuation.

• To inspire all visitors to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the value system that has made the United States unique in all the world and in all of history.

• To foster civic pride, character building and inter-generational awareness for present and future generations of the valor, fidelity, and sacrifices of those who have served our country.

• To pay tribute by the establishment of a fitting memorial complex that will appropriately commemorate the service of the military veterans of this great nation.

• To involve the community in the conception and implementation of public artwork and sculpture to symbolize the value of freedom.

• To promote regional economic development due to the proximity of I-40 and nearby Raleigh Durham International Airport, attracting visitors from around the state and nation.

THANK YOU FOR SERVING YOUR COUNTRY!

GOD BLESS YOU

AND

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

CLICK HERE to watch a moving video that honors our veterans.

Written and Posted by:

Elizabeth Nieves - Broker, REALTOR®

The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group @ Keller Williams (A Bilingual Real Estate Team serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill NC and surrounding areas.)

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Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Elizabeth, It's a lovely memorial park to honor those that have served and those that are currently serving. Cary looks so lovely! GBU my friend.

Nov 11, 2008 12:51 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Hi Elizabeth. Wonderful story of this monument from the folks from Cary. We should always honor all those who served and Veterans Day is another day for that.

Nov 11, 2008 01:02 PM

Chastity Guevara

Camelot's Quest Realty - Casa Grande, AZ

Beth - What a beautiful monument and park. GBU!

Nov 11, 2008 01:06 PM

Carol Smith

Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC

Eli - I guess I'm going to have to take one of my "research rides" to Cary and check this out. Looks like a beautiful tribute.

GBU, sister!

Nov 11, 2008 01:55 PM

Lisa Hill

Florida Property Experts - Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Real Estate

AMEN! We need to spend more time praying for our troops and less time dis-honoring them.

Nov 11, 2008 02:32 PM

Jamie Dumaine-Russell

RE/MAX Alliance - Branford, CT

Elizabeth - What a beautiful park and monument to honor all those who have sacrificed to give us so much. That song by Lee Greenwood and the video moved me to tears. My son and brother have both been deployed and any one of those pictures could have been them during their tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you for sharing this special post today. GBU!

Nov 11, 2008 02:34 PM

Kat DeLong

Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ

REALTOR

Elizabeth: I was busy all day and only was able to read a few wonderful posts about OUR Veterans. Thanks for yours! And no, FREEDOM is NOT FREE. We are such a blessed nation, thanks to MANY, MANY women and men who have fought to keep this country FREE...then and now.

Nov 11, 2008 02:35 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Hi Elizabeth... what a nice and fitting tribute to the many Men and Women who have helped keep our country great and free. Thanks for sharing and happy Veteran's Day!

Nov 11, 2008 02:45 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

• To instruct and educate young people and people of all ages about the meaning of freedom and the level of sacrifice necessary to ensure its perpetuation.-

That's the most important message I've seen today. Failure to do this one thing could destroy our country. We can not let our children take for granted how they get to live the free lives they get to live in this country.

Thanks for stopping by my post about my Daddy and the kind words. God Bless you Elizabeth.

Nov 11, 2008 04:12 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

Elizabeth, Thank you for the tribute to the veterans. We have so much to be thankful when it comes to those that have served their country and have paid the ultimate price. I am proud to say that I have served and so did my father and two sons. Thanks again. GBU

Nov 11, 2008 09:25 PM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Beautiful tribute Elizabeth.

Nov 11, 2008 09:32 PM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Elizabeth,
What a wonderful way to pay tribute to our Veterans. I salute those responsible for building this monument.

Nov 11, 2008 09:33 PM

Timothy Butterworth

Taking a break - Portland, OR

I missed this yesterday, Great blog Elizabeth. Brilliant Monument. Your camera rocks on pictures. Your a great photographer.

Nov 12, 2008 03:33 AM

Alexander Harb

Knights Investing - Mesquite, TX

Dallas, Texas Real Estate Investing

Nice post about our Vets, sis..... my dad was in Korea...my Grandfather was in WW1.....

My Uncle was a Lt. Commander in the Navy.......

The sacrifices soliders do for the United States sometimes are tremendous......

We SHOULD honor them.... it is just right to do......

=-)

Nov 14, 2008 08:45 AM

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