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Created by David Powell's classes at James A. Cawood High School, members of faculty, members of law enforcement, military, Harlan County School District, and others from our county in dedication to our nation and the men and women who have given their all for Democracy.

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Latin:  "Bidden or not bidden, God is present."

 
 

The Pledge Of Allegiance

"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
               The ornament at the top broke off during the fall from the top of the WTC.  I decided that it would be appropriate if it had been an eagle instead of just a brass ball.  Thus, I painted a "live" eagle spreading its wings, ready to fly.  In the song, "God Bless America," a line reads, "...through the night with a light from above."  I painted in the Heavenly light as if God was strengthening the American people.  The same eagle can be seen overhead as if it has risen above the WTC.

El Lema Nacional     
"En Dois Confiamos"        
Es Espaņol


Our National Anthem
"In God We Trust"
In English

  Song by Cherokee singing group, Walela (Rita Coolidge, her sister, and niece)
 

"THE GATHERING OF EAGLES"

"And I dream of a gathering of eagles,
Where boundaries are broken and gone,
Where pain is no longer forsaken,
And all human battles are won!"

  

The Star Spangled Banner

"Oh say can you see,
by the dawns early light,
What so proudly is hailed
At the twilights last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
thro' the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watch'd
were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof thro' the night
That our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that Star-spangled
Banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free
and the home of the brave?

In honor of our shared Cherokee heritage here in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, a Cherokee phase is written just above the song, "God Bless America."

"u-ne-la-nv-hi  wi-ga-do-li-gi  a-ma  a-ye-tli"   
Translation:  "God Bless America"

   The eagle....a symbol of strength.  Located on the mural above the firefighters raising the flag. 

A little known fact about the WTC recovery is that the ironworkers are Native Americans, Mohawk.  This is very emotionally stressful to the fire fighters and the ironworkers.  In honor of their dedication, a Mohawk phase is written above the large American flag.

"Onen-enska-ne-io-kwa-ni-kon-ra" Translation:  "Now our minds are one"

   In remembrance of "Flight 93".

Since France donated the Statue Of Liberty to the USA, the message on the base of the statue is recorded here.  Even though it is written in English, it is represented here in French.

 Statue de la Liberte

 "Garge Vieux Monde, tes fastes d'un autre age.  Donnemoi  tes pauvres, tes extenues Qui en rangs presses aspirent a vivre libres, Lerebus de tes rivages surpeuples, Envois-les moi, les desherites, que la tempete me les rapporte De ma lumiere, j'eclaire la porte d'or!"

   Left side of the wall.

 

 

View of the Flag from the center point of the wall.


 

Right side of the wall.

 

GOD BLESS AMERICA

 God Bless America,
Land That I Love,
Stand Beside Her And Guide Her
Thru The Night With A Light From Above
From The Mountains To The Prairies,
To The Oceans White With Foam,
God Bless America,
My Home Sweet Home.
God Bless America,
My Home Sweet Home.

  

 

 

 

 

Local Heroes both serving and retired from service. Both Civil and Military
USS Kittyhawk.....One of the first to respond in the War on Terrorism   Plaques containing the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independance