The memorial features several elements designed to honor all men and women of the armed forces—all forces and all times. Features include the following:
- Life-sized bronze statue of Marine Cpl. "Chuck" Lindberg
- Seven Flags stand as the backdrop to the memorial
- Six stone pillars dedicated to the six branches of US service: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.
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lk of Honor, a path around the memorial honoring veterans
The impetus and vision for this project came from a group of veterans from northern Minnesota. Driven by a deep desire to honor their brothers and sisters who have served the nation, these veterans formed a volunteer committee that coordinated planning, construction, fundraising, and public awareness for the memorial. Today, the committee continues to update and maintain the city-owned memorial at no taxpayer expense.
