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Monument to the Immigrants MO95 |
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 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
 Picture courtesy of Jim Kuntz
[This is a four sided written statements. The seven flags flying in the background are of the seven countries mentioned here.]
Side 1:
MONUMENT TO THE IMMIGRANTS
Dedicated to the courageous
men and women who left
their homelands
seeking freedom and
opportunity for better lives
in a new country
Let freedom ring
the bell from Ilasco Slovak Lutheran
Church is a symbol to recognize all
immigrants who came to Ilasco
and Ralls County, Missouri.
Side 2:
Dr. Martin Luther Slovak
Evangelical Lutheran
Church and School of Ilasco
Hospidin je moj pastier; nie mi nechyba
(The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want)
This church bell rang every Sunday from Nov.7, 1911
until the last service on April 25, 1971
This unique school (1917-1942) taught the language and
culture of their parent's homeland each summer.
Side 3:
Languages of Ilasco
"WELCOME"
Bine ari Venit
(Romanian)
Isten hozott
(Hungarian)
Vitajte
(Slovak)
Witamy
(Polish)
Bitaemo
(Ukrainian)
Benvenuti
(Italian)
Dobro Dosli
(Croatian)
special recognition to Paul G & John Tretiak,
John Schoreack, his children David & Madison,
Dennis & Ellen Hann and Daivd Polc
for preserving and donating the church bell
THE BELL IS NOW SILENT AND SERVES AS
A REMEMBRANCE OF WHAT ONCE WAS.
Side 4:
E PLURIBUS UNUM
(One Nation from many people)
The immigrants came to Ilasco
with respect for religion, education,
honesty, and hard work.
They became part of a caring
community of proud Americans.
Monument sponsored by private citizens, area businesses and Ilasco area Historical Preservation Society; dedicated 2002.
MO-79, Ilasco, Ralls County Missouri
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