Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Photos: Memorial Lion Statues in Washington DC

Lion Sculpture Photo By Aquariann

Lion Cubs Statue Photo By Aquariann

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Photo By Aquariann

When walking around Washington D.C. in early April, a family of powerful sculptures leapt out at me. Surrounded by thousands of daffodils, the lioness guards her sleeping lion cubs at the entrance to the "pathways of remembrance" in the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. According to the memorial's website, the bronze statues were sculpted by Raymond Kaskey and "symbolize the protective role of law enforcement officers and convey the strength, courage and valor that are hallmarks of those who serve and protect."

Have a happy Memorial Day weekend, but don't forget all of the souls who made sacrifices to improve strangers' lives like ours.

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15 comments :

  1. stevebethereMay 19, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    Brilliant captures first time I have seen these sculptures

    Have a tanfastic week :-)

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  2. Ai SakuraMay 19, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    I like the quote "in valour there is hope" :)
    simple, yet powerful.

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  3. An Apel a DayMay 19, 2015 at 7:11 PM

    They are pretty statues. So powerful.

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  4. csuhpat1May 19, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    That is too cool.

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    The statues looks amazing & the words are just awesome =)

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  6. Keith's RamblingsMay 20, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Delightful

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  7. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    How pretty... Lovely shots, thanks for sharing. :)
    Happy Wordless Wednesday!

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  8. Katie CraftsMay 20, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    LOVE that last shot! So pretty! They are all beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing!

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  9. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Wow. I haven't seen these guys in Washington D.C. yet. I will have to keep my out for them. Great captures.

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  10. Linda BMay 20, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    I like the quote, "in valor there is honor"

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  11. NataliaMay 20, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    I love cute sculptures in the city landscapes. Those lions are lovely!

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  12. Karren HallerMay 20, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Great building, I love the architecture of building!!!
    Happy Wednesday!!
    Karren

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  13. 2justByouMay 20, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    I would love to visit DC some day. These sculptures look really cool, and I love the story behind them.

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  14. La Vie en MayMay 20, 2015 at 11:53 PM

    Wow so cool!

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  15. Indah Nuria SavitriMay 21, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    I haven't been back to DC for quite some time...love the pictures..will surely take time to visit this city again..

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