NORWAY — A new mural in downtown Norway pays tribute to the men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces — past, present and future.

The 119-square-foot artwork adorns the exterior wall of the American Legion building that faces the Veterans Square Pocket Park on Main Street.

Artist Jim Finlan of Escanaba was commissioned for the piece by the Norway Downtown Development Authority in conjunction with Post 145.

“We hope the mural will shine a light on the American Legion and our service members. It also brings a spark to the Veterans Park and downtown,” Norway City Manager Dan Stoltman said. “We hope people will come to see the mural and take some time to relax in the park and enjoy the serenity of our downtown.”

The mural encompasses five branches of the military — Navy, Army, Air

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