Centurion-Jus Fides Libertatum - Birmingham, Alabama
N 33° 31.345 W 086° 48.539
16S E 517738 N 3709220
This memorial dedicated to law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty, is located at the Mel Bailey Criminal Justice Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WM1XX7
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
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This bronze sculpture by Branko Medenica was commissioned by the Birmingham Fraternal Order of Police to pay tribute to more than 60 law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty since 1889.
The inspiration for the statue was "Dying Gaul," a Roman copy of Greek sculpture from 230 B. C., now in the Capitoline Museum in Rome. A Birmingham officer modelled for this piece, which was cast in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Located at 801 Richard Arrington, Jr., Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama.
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This memorial can be viewed any time at the entrance of the Criminal Justice Center at 801 Richard Arrington, Jr., Boulevard North, Birmingham, Alabama.
Type of memorial: Statue
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
Entrance fees (if it applies): Not listed
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