Fredrich St. Florian has everything to be proud of. A memorial honoring so many of our brave soldiers who fought pure evil was long overdue.
I am still still forced to pause in silent reverie whenever I see the Colma City Veterans Cemetery, where my own grandfather is buried. It almost goes beyond individual conception to imagine how many young soldiers were rushed through basic training, shipped overseas to countries where they spoke not a word of the language only to catch a bullet with days of arriving.
As one who has long studied architecture, I am thrilled to see such a profoundly beautiful monument grace our nation’s stately capital. The classic imagery and evocative design work perfectly compliments the mall’s existing beaux arts style.
Look carefully at the wall of 4,000 gold stars. Each one of those emblems symbolizes 10,000 lost American lives. I cannot thank our WWII veterans enough. I would not be here today had not my Danish mother survived the Nazi occupation of Denmark. I am eternally grateful for all they sacrificed in our nation’s name. |