Aug

“MacNeil Medallion” generates new Photos of Flushing’s Lady Liberty

In Flushing, New York, The World War Monument by Hermon MacNeil is inscribed:

“In Memory of Those

Who Gave Their Lives”

Roger Bow lives in Bayside, NY.

Last week, his life-long interest in collecting Standing Liberty Quarters, lead him to purchase a MacNeil Medallion.

In his order he added that he grew up in Flushing and always admired the World War Monument there.

I asked him if he would send me some pictures.

WELL, HE DID!

Lady Liberty at the Flushing Monument.

Lady Liberty of the SLQ and the Flushing Lady both by MacNeil

Hermon MacNeil at the feet of Lady Liberty.

In Memory of MacNeil and the Soldiers of Flushing.

The World War Monument in Flushing is a peaceful place that invites people to stop and rest.

Tribute to dough Boys by their hometown.

Names of Flushing Boys (A-J) who died in WWI

Liberty’s wings and shield.

Liberty’s wings and shield protect the names listed below them

Names of Veterans H-W.

Libeerty’s Bell and the Roman symbol the Fascee

Hi Dan,

Received the beautiful Medallion and your nice note. I took some photos this weekend at MacNeil’s War Monument.

I grew up appreciating this striking and poignant monument in my hometown. I didn’t fully appreciate it’s magnificence until I was older and had seen and visited other war memorials in other States. Her presence never fails to remind us of the bravery, sacrifice and resolve of our troops while depicting the spiritual comfort of the lost finally coming home.

I will take a closer look at the Washington Square Monument next time I am in the area. I never knew MacNeil sculpted that figure as well. Great to make these connections and will always make an effort to visit MacNeil’s works wherever I travel.

I appreciate your preserving his legacy and for the gifts that accompanied the medallion.

Feel free to use any of the photos attached to my 3 emails.

Best regards for a safe and healthy year,

Roger Bow

THANKS, ROGER!

Very Creative.

Take a Bow!