Steve Jarrell, a resident of Hendersonville, North Carolina, built an airplane named "Freedom" to honor the sacrifices made by those who serve in the military¹². Inspired by his brother's similar project, Jarrell started building the plane in August 2019 and completed it in April 2021¹. The plane features detailed artwork that symbolizes various periods in American history, from the colonial era to modern times¹.
The left side of the plane depicts early American history, including George Washington crossing the Delaware, while the right side showcases more recent events like the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima and Arlington Cemetery¹. Jarrell's project is a tribute to the idea that "freedom isn't free," and it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel¹².
It's a powerful and moving tribute, don't you think?
Source: Conversation with Microsoft Copilot, 9/21/2024
(1) 'Freedom isn't free' Hendersonville man builds airplane to send ... - WLOS. https://wlos.com/news/local/freedom-isnt-free-hendersonville-airplance-july-fourth-message-nation-military-support-man-made.
(2) ‘Freedom isn’t free:’ Man builds airplane to send message ... - KTVZ. https://ktvz.com/cnn-regional/2023/07/05/freedom-isnt-free-man-builds-airplane-to-send-message-to-the-nation/.