If you have not had a chance to see the Eyes of Freedom, please go and take your children. An elementary school class was there yesterday afternoon, and it was a very special and moving time for the young people to see this Veterans Day week. The Lima Company Memorial, The Eyes of Freedom was created as a result of a vision of a Gambier, Ohio artist, Anita Hill . With the help of the families of the fallen and the returned Marines of L3/25, the work was created and unveiled in the Ohio State House Rotunda in 2008, as the vision foretold. Although the paintings in this Memorial specifically depict the 23 fallen Marines from Lima 3/25, it has become much more: a remembrance for all who have answered the call of service. Behind each portrait we feel the hearts and spirits of the thousands of men and women who have served, fought and died for their country, in every branch of the armed forces. It has been said, “There is no greater love than this: than one lay down his life for his friends.” These Marines and thousands more have given their lives for us. The Memorial now travels to tell the story of love and sacrifice, as a reminder of the great price men and women are willing to pay for their country. The exhibit is scheduled to be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, A reception to “meet the artist” is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will also be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Posted on: Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:07:19 +0000
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