Cradle of Liberty
First Plaque CRADLE OF LIBERTY This Memorial honors all who wore the uniform of the United States from the Revolutionary War onward. Beneath the base of the statue lie rocks from the hallowed battle grounds of Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, Corregidor, Guadalcanal and Tarawa. The soldier is holding a child wrapped in the Revolutionary Flag—the flag that represents the hopes and dreams that the men and women of the United States have for so long fought. The child whose name is Liberty is reaching for the soldier knowing tnat she needs his protection to survive. The soldier's footing is on solid rock, one foot forward, representing our nation's step into the future. The soldier has no name because he represents all veterans, regardless of gender, race or creed. His bandaged right arm reflects part of the price that liberty demands. The soldier has a firm grasp on the baby because Liberty rests within the arms of our men and women who have so valiantly offered their lives to preserve our freedom and our nation. Second Plaque CRADLE OF LIBERTY Dedicated on July 4th 1998 Created by Rebecca Joy Truman Commissioned by The Veteran’s Memorial Association of Los Alto and Los Altos Hills Co-Funders William G. Henderson, Jr, USN Joseph W. Brandon, USAF Submitted by: Eric Goodill