I had friends and relatives that fought and died in this war, so I am dedicating this post to them.
This monument is located in the The Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park in Buffalo, New York.
Quote of the Day:
“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever.”
— Isak Dinesen
The Hiker Statue, Buffalo New York July 18, 2011
This is a picture of “The Hiker” statue at Roosevelt Square, Main & Huron Streets, downtown Buffalo, New York.
“The Hiker” statue was created by New York City sculptor Allen G. Newman (1875-1940); he copyrighted it in 1904. For a time it served as the official monument of the United Spanish War Veterans organization. The name “hiker” was the term infantry men used to address one another casually in the 19th century; “Hello, Hiker!” was a common greeting. Buffalo’s statue was dedicated on May 29, 1920.
Quote of the Day:
“Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you can lose.”
~ Tom Krouse
Michael D Thomas Photography 