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New tribute to fallen soldiers to be dedicated at Kan. war memorial

Statue titled "Homage" courtesy photo
Statue titled “Homage” courtesy photo

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A new tribute to fallen soldiers will be honored at a war memorial in Topeka.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that a statue titled “Homage” will be dedicated Saturday morning at the Gage Park War Memorial. The statue depicts a soldier paying respect to a fallen comrade next to a rifle, helmet and boots on the ground.

Sculptor Jim Brothers created the statue. He’s known for the Eisenhower Statue in the U.S. Capitol’s Hall of Statues, the National D-Day Memorial in Virginia, the Korean War Memorial on the National Mall and a statue of Gen. Omar Bradley.

Other events in the area during the dedication include a USO show at the Gage Park Amphitheater and performances by Marshall’s Band, the Fairlawn Road Swing Band, the Topeka Police Department, and Pipe and Drum Corps.

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