Victorious Charge
Victorious Charge, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. While exploring the city on Saturday I took the time to capture photos of some of the statues along Milwaukee’s grand avenue – Wisconsin Avenue. Just west of the Milwaukee Public Library and in front of the Calvary Presbyterian Church (great domain name) you’ll find one of Milwaukee’s ...
Solemn Strength
Solemn Strength, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. I spent a very solemn and quiet afternoon in Wood National Cemetery. Usually I find myself very uneasy in cemeteries, however today was a very different experience. Wood National Cemetery was established in 1871 as Soldier Home Cemetery to inter the remains of soldiers who died while under ...
Purple Heart
Purple Heart, originally uploaded by Dennis Jenders. The Purple Heart is the oldest award that is still given to members of the U.S. military. It is awarded in the name of the President to those who have been wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. military. The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge ...