WEATHER-BEATEN: The faces of the Marines on the Iwo Jima war memorial in Arlington, Va., show the problems that the elements have caused over the years. Funds are being raised to make improvements to the monument, including a museum-grade cleaning and wax sealing. (Rod Lamkey Jr./Special to The Washington Times)Iwo Jima Memorial Needs Rescue Mission -- Washington Times
'Friends' raise cash for repairs.
Time and weather have conspired to etch cracks in its structure. The bronze patina that once shone a proud Marine Corps green has dulled to a dingy brown. Water damage has pried loose polished granite panels, and puddles gather at the base. In all — hardly the spit-and-polish shape one expects for a memorial to the most gung-ho branch of the military.
That's no way to treat a monument honoring the vaunted tradition of the few and the proud, say members of the Marine Corps War Memorial Foundation, who are marshaling supporters for a face-lift on the iconic Iwo Jima war memorial in Arlington, Va.
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My Comment: Soldiers and their memorials always fade away with time .... the Iwo Jima memorial is no exception.