November 11, 2017 marked the unveiling of the impressive 15,000 pound granite monument located in the town of Coarsegold off of Highway 41.

Dedicated to all the service men and women, past, present and future, this is the first in the area to represent all branches of the armed forces.

The brainchild of Caring Veterans of America, Inc., the monument incorporates a four foot black marble podium in the foreground with two granite displays standing at over 7 feet tall and 6 feet wide flanking the back. These displays feature the seals of five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, and another equally large piece of granite in the center with the American flag painted on it.

The inscription on the podium is engraved “This monument is dedicated to all the service men and women of all armed forces from the past, the present, and the future. It reminds us of our fallen heroes who have died defending our freedom and our country and to let everyone know that they have not been forgotten.”

In the background stand three flags: POW, the US Flag and State of California.

Strategically lit with the Yosemite Series™ floodlights featuring BKSSL® Power of ‘X’ technology. The soft glow created with the exclusive wall wash optic opens the monument up dramatically for passersby.

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Yosemite Series™ Floodlights featuring BKSSL® Power of 'X' Technology

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