Judge Paul H. Buchanan, Jr., commented on the purpose of the memorial: “To build a memorial to the men and women of the Indiana National Guard, both Army and Air. This memorial should remember the past, be relevant to the present, and carry its impact into the future. We not only want to recognize their individual sacrifices, but also celebrate their service.”

"When we assume
the soldier,
we do not lay
aside the citizen."

- George Washington

The setting, on the grounds of Washington Park East Cemetery, Funeral Center and Community Life Center, is visible to those driving by Washington Street, the Old National Road. Located in the southeast corner of the grounds, the Memorial is comprised of a fountain in Lake Potomac; a glass background (containing an etching of the traditional Minuteman); “The Rescue,” a larger-than-life bronze statue of a Guardsman in modern gear, holding a child, sculpted by Bill Wolfe; and bricks, benches, and flag poles.
 

Location

Location of the memorial on the grounds of Washington Park East Cemetery: The entire memorial is located east/southeast of Lake Potomac in the southeast corner of the Washington Park East Cemetery property. The memorial, which is lighted at night, is visible to motorists traveling along E. Washington St., U.S. 40, The National Road.