Bemidji Veterans Memorial
The Creation of a Memorial
Marine Cpl. Charles Lindberg
PHASE I
At the center of the Bemidji Veterans Memorial is a life-size statue of Marine Cpl. Charles “Chuck” Lindberg, one of the first flag raisers at Iwo Jima,
Sculpted by local artist Jim Paulsen.
Flags
PHASE IILighted flags stand as the backdrop, featuring an American flag, POW-MIA, State of Minnesota, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.
Sandstone Pillars
PHASE IIIRepresenting each branch of military service - Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines, six sandstone pillars, each laser-etched with the figure of a military man or woman, also depict various ethnicities and races.
Service Dog
PHASE IVA bronze statue of a K-9 war dog was created and placed directly behind the Marine Cpl. Lindberg statue.
Sculpted by local artist Jim Paulsen.