TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2004 BASTOGNE, BELGIUM - BASTOGNE MEMORIAL
Bastogne Memorial & Museum The memorial, at lower right, is gargantuan and was the site of a stirring dedication during our visit.
Bastogne Memorial & Multi-Denominational Altars The shape of the memorial can be seen on the top-left frame. Separate worship areas are provided for Catholic, Protestant and Jewish services
Bastogne Memorial is a huge star-shaped edifice that stands more than two stories high (Photo courtesy Ellen Peters)
State Flags The flags of all U.S. States were on display atop the memorial
Names of U.S. States and Army Units Inscriptions Every major organization as well as all U.S. States and Territories are carved in the monument. Incredibly, men from each of those locations were lost in Belgium.
Irish Balladeer Michael Egan, sang a song about the memorial called “The Columns of Grey”. He had composed the ballad especially for this event
Choir and Guards While inspirational hymns were sung, both Color and Armed guards were noticeably present
Commemorative Medals were awarded to each veteran in attendance. These medals were struck especially for the occasion. The practice contained time and again at other locations on the tour.
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