Veterans who have served in the armed forces of the nation have, in war and in peace, placed themselves in harm's way to serve a cause greater than themselves, helping ensure that cherished freedom and shared values shall prevail. The tribute is dedicated in gratitude and respect to veterans past, present, and future by the people of the area, and it closes with George Washington's reflection that the willingness of young people to serve in any war is directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.