A war memorial that became the heart and soul of a small Michigan town was destroyed in massive flooding. The people there say they will rebuild it - even 'if it takes us 10 years.'
SANFORD, Mich. — The road leading to the Sanford Flagpole Monument was closed, washed out by the flood.
Sanford never had a war memorial until Ryan died. More than 100 people from the community played a role in building it, raising money or donating supplies. Last year, the town’s Memorial Day parade started and ended at the monument. The monument was a thing of beauty, a testament to a small-town determination, community involvement, and pride. More than 10 businesses donated money or supplies and the Sanford American Legion Riders held fundraisers over three years. In total, they raised about $70,000 to build it.
But the storm snapped six of the poles, bent another one and knocked the military field cross into a muddy puddle.
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