Living Memorial Sculpture Garden US-97 near Weed

June 8, 2015

Thirteen miles north of Weed, on US-97, is an inspiring tribute to the men and women who died fighting for their country.  Created in 1988 by a dedicated group of veterans, the site is now maintained with the help of the Forest Service.

The site includes the Hot LZ Memorial Wall, The Labryinth, and ten amazing metal scultures by artist Dennis Smith.  In the middle of the Wall, a bronze plaque honors LTC Ace Alan Cozzalio, a decorated helicopter pilot and founding member of the LMSG.

The LZ Memorial Wall is updated annually

Hot LZ Choppers

POW — MIA

Mount Shasta in the distance

All Wounded Warriors

The Nurses

Coming Home

Those Left Behind

The Greatest Generation

Not all of the sculptures are represented here.  In particular, a multi-sculpture named The Refugees was vandalized, and five figures were stolen; so the artist removed the rest.

Why?

§: Why, indeed?

Because I have a brain, I abhor war (and all violence, for that matter).  My issue, however, is properly with those who started the conflicts, not with the brave souls who performed their patriotic duties and fought in them.  If you also have a brain, then a visit to this sanctuary is pretty much guaranteed to affect you in a positive way.