Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Statue dedicated in 2002 in Carterville, IL

John A Logan

Among the interesting images that Google provides is this recent sculpture that represents General Logan setting aside his sword, putting on civilian garb, and turning to the work of establishing a peaceful nation. The location on a college campus which puts an emphasis on local participation at levels from childhood through adult is particularly fitting, I think.

The communities where Logan was born, where he lived as a young father, and devoted husband, son and brother, have taken the opportunity to use his example of giving of himself for a higher purpose. I hope to be able to visit Carterville and Murphrysboro one of these days.

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