One Square Mile - Lindon War Memorial

 Standing in one of Lindon's city parks, this memorial recognizes those who have fought and died in 20th century wars, including World War I, World War II, and Vietnam. The memorial contains photos and biographies of those who have given their lives in defense of this country who have ties to Lindon, Utah. 

  Mounted on top edge is an eagle. The metal eagle was made by Patch's Majestic Metals, owned by Bob Patch.

  Ten names are remembered with the monument. Shown once here at the base of the flag pole and again on the monument with pictures of each man. Mayor Larry Ellertson said at the unveilling of the monument, "Whether it's in France at the age of 28 at the expense of a German shell, or Germany or New Guinea or Vietnam ... each of these young men had a life and a story -- individual circumstances -- that was cut short." 

 What struck me the most about this monument, was the lack of an American flag. It seemed wrong and empty not to honor a Veteran Memorial with a flag. The pole had everything it need to support a flag, including pulleys and even ropes, but no flag.

Without the flag, the memorial was more sad than a place for remembrance and honor. Harlow Clark, writer for the Daily Herald, said "When I see a war memorial I think mostly about the waste of life, human and otherwise, and the waste of resources. War itself is something I have no respect for but I want to honor and remember the people whose lives are shattered by it."