The Power Of Thankfulness
Honor...
saying what you will do...
Then
doing what you say!
Gratefulness
is the act of
appreciating
the gifts
that come
our way
and
remembering
to be
"Thankful"

This is a journey of people's spirit. A journey that actually started many years ago when the United States became a Country. A Country that was formed to enable life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A Country that has stayed that way due to the sacrifices of our Armed Forces. We the people of the United States have enjoyed a life of possibilities and endless days of freedom, and today is the day to remember to say "Thank You!"

Each day that we are able to open our eyes and make choices is called today. Each today is new and we can reach out and make it better than the day before. Each today, if we live in the United States, is full of possibilities.
Each today we should face the rising sun and say "Thank You!" 

"Thank You!" is not just a word...it is a way of life. A way to appreciate the gifts that one has in ones own life. When appreciation is present the beauty in life is seen and felt. See beauty. Feel life. Many people have lost their lives just so you could have this opportunity. Don't waste it.
Working
alone
is
a
choice.

Working
together
is
a
blessing.
Click the  GREEN FIRE
if you would like to see how one of the  bronze monuments was made.
To view each city's project...click on the individual eagles!
Click
artist's photo
to view
bronze artist
Russell
Christensen's
web site.
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Click here for the BIRTH OF THE PROJECT page.
Started by Pottawattamie County and "Now" spreading beyond her borders.
EAGLES OF HONOR PROJECT
The "Soldier" whispers to earth in the winds...
I once had a dream for my life
and I lost it in a battle for freedom for all.
Please live your life
with meaning and honesty
and I will not have
lost my dream at all.

We salute the people
in the "State Of Iowa" and beyond that
shared the vision and cheered on the dream.
"May our flag forever fly free on the wind and breath of
posibilities and trust in each other."

You are about to witness
Pottawattamie County and others
build a project to honor the "Veterans"
and as time moves forward may you be inspired to reach for the inspirations of your heart.
2007
Three towns with the same goal...building a lasting reminder for their citizens.
A reminder representing the power of freedom and a salute
to those that have made their freedom possible.
Three towns with nothing more than a dream and their faith in people.
Three towns that proved the power of working together and a prayer.
"COLORS OF HONOR"
Neola, Iowa
"STARS OF HONOR"
Minden, Iowa
"LIBERTY BY HONOR"
Underwood, Iowa
2008
Three more  towns within Pottawattamie County with the same goal...
building a lasting reminder of "Thankfulness" for their citizens.
Plus two more towns within Iowa join in the dream and the vision.
Each town working together with
courage, perserverance, honor, integrity, and heart.


"WORD OF HONOR"
Treynor, Iowa
"CALL OF HONOR"
Hancock, Iowa
"DECADES OF HONOR"
Carsen, Iowa
"COLOR OF HONOR"
Fremont, Iowa
"LIBERTY BY HONOR"
Eddyville, Iowa
A SPECIAL "THANKS"
TO THE POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHO DEMONSTRATED THEIR FAITH IN THE PEOPLE OF POTTAWATTAMIE
BY THEIR MAJOR CONTRIBUTION.
2009
Three more  towns within Pottawattamie County with the same goal...
building a lasting reminder of "Thankfulness" for their citizens.

People stretching out their lives to the future generations and the past.
People striving to bring about a better future by remembering
the sacrifices of the past and
those that will ultimately sacrifice in the future.
The 2009 pictures are the computor generated creations.
Look for the real completed monument photo's in the fall of 2009.
"REFLECTIONS OF HONOR"
Carter Lake, Iowa
"BRANCHES OF HONOR"
Oakland, Iowa
"ROAD TO HONOR"
Crescent, Iowa
THE GOAL
for
the eagle
project
is...

At least
one
Veteran's
eagle
that
belongs
to this
project
in
every single
county
throughout
the state
of
Iowa!

Think
of the
POWER
of
the
MESSAGE!
There are
99 counties
in Iowa.

THEN
AT LEAST
1
IN EVERY STATE
OF
THE
UNITED
STATES
OF AMERICA!


3
counties
so far have
at least one;
with
Pottawattamie County
having 6
so far, and 14 on the
horizon.

If your
COUNTY
OR
STATE
would like
to join in the journey...
call
712 485-2618
for an
eagle in your
town!
This web page is very long ...don't forget to keep on scrolling down.
If you would like to know more about this project or the bronze artist,
Russell Christensen or his wife, Penny Christensen you may email them at:

russpenny80@msn.com
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Now selling bronze plaques, military seals & lettering
call 712 485-2618 for more information
Penny's Visions Art Gallery 510 Front Street, Neola, Iowa 51559