Veterans Memorial
Location: Acton Town Common, at the fork of Concord Road
The stone reads:
TO ALL VETERANS AND THOSE NOW ACTIVE IN THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WE HONOR YOUR SERVICE AND RECOGNIZE THE HARDSHIP OF YOUR LOVED ONES
WE WELCOME YOU HOME WHILE REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO RETURN
AND WE GRIEVE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE THAT
OUR FREEDOM WILL ENDURE AND FLOW TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
WE HEREBY DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL TO YOU.
THE PEOPLE OF ACTON
11.11.11
TO ALL VETERANS AND THOSE NOW ACTIVE IN THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WE HONOR YOUR SERVICE AND RECOGNIZE THE HARDSHIP OF YOUR LOVED ONES
WE WELCOME YOU HOME WHILE REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO RETURN
AND WE GRIEVE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
WITH HEARTFELT GRATITUDE THAT
OUR FREEDOM WILL ENDURE AND FLOW TO FUTURE GENERATIONS
WE HEREBY DEDICATE THIS MEMORIAL TO YOU.
THE PEOPLE OF ACTON
11.11.11
This memorial was erected in 2011 to honor of all veterans and active service personnel of the United States Armed Forces. It was the culmination of many years of effort by Acton citizens. (As early as 1967, the town meeting warrant had an article attempting to create a memorial to the veterans of Acton.) The memorial is a 12-ton piece of rose granite with an inscription on one side and a carving of an eagle by local artists Yin Peet and Viktor Lois on the other. The stone, inscription, and carving were donated. Fundraising by the American Legion and others made completion of the monument possible in time to be dedicated November 11, 2011.
For further information, see:
"A Tribute Cast Forever in Stone," Margaret Smith, The Beacon (Acton, MA), November 17, 2011, page 1. The same article is available online as: "Acton veterans monument unveiled at ceremony," by Margaret Smith
"Veterans Day Ceremony Set to Unveil New Monument, The Beacon (Acton, MA), November 10, 2011, page 3.
"Veterans Memorial Moves Forward," The Beacon (Acton, MA), October 20, 2011, page 1.
See also:
Presentation, Proposal to Acton Historic District Commission about Veterans Memorial and Relocation of Spanish American War Memorial, undated but probably October 2011, includes pictures and plans.
For further information, see:
"A Tribute Cast Forever in Stone," Margaret Smith, The Beacon (Acton, MA), November 17, 2011, page 1. The same article is available online as: "Acton veterans monument unveiled at ceremony," by Margaret Smith
"Veterans Day Ceremony Set to Unveil New Monument, The Beacon (Acton, MA), November 10, 2011, page 3.
"Veterans Memorial Moves Forward," The Beacon (Acton, MA), October 20, 2011, page 1.
See also:
Presentation, Proposal to Acton Historic District Commission about Veterans Memorial and Relocation of Spanish American War Memorial, undated but probably October 2011, includes pictures and plans.
