Armed with a weed whacker and the vision of a proud American, one Alabama resident transformed his front lawn into what may be the most patriotic yard in America.
In preparation for this year’s Fourth of July, Ron Burkett decided to create something just as monumental as the nation’s 250th anniversary itself.
Captured by drone, the view above the Trussville, Alabama, property, reveals a striking mural of a bald eagle with its wings outstretched across his front lawn, created in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Using a drone, tennis balls, a long cord and wooden planks as guides, Burkett created the massive front-yard mural with a weed whacker to trim the mural into his front lawn.
“It’s not political, it’s American,” Burkett said of the lawn mural. “I wish we could celebrate our roots of basic American freedoms, and not get caught up in all this minutia of politics.”
The idea for the eagle took flight after he traveled to New Orleans with his wife and friends to attend Sail250, a celebration of the nation’s maritime heritage.
Burkett returned home inspired, and the rest is history.
As impressive as the detailed eagle and “USA 250” display are, they aren’t the only attractions on Burkett’s property.
His driveway features an equally remarkable mural.
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Last Fourth of July, Burkett transformed his driveway into a patriotic canvas, using a power washer to create a striking portrait of the Statue of Liberty flanked by US Air Force fighter jets.
Nearly a year later, the artwork remains so sharp and detailed that it looks freshly sketched.
The impressive mural has become a neighborhood attraction in Trussville, but its days are numbered. Burkett has no plans to preserve the artwork.
Instead, he’ll let the grass grow and allow nature to reclaim the canvas until inspiration strikes again.
For Burkett, the mural is about being an American, and a proud one at that.
The uniquely American lawn display, created in honor of America’s 250th birthday, may not be fully recognizable from the street.
From above, where an eagle would soar, the precision and attention to detail becomes apparent, with each feather fitting perfectly within the plot of grass.
When asked what his favorite thing about being an American was, Burkett’s answer reflected the spirit behind his patriotic display.
“The freedoms that we have, and the right to participate in governing our country through voting,” Burkett said.
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