The Freedom Isn't Free Mural was dedicated on October 25, 2014, through efforts of the Arthur Historical Society. It took Artist Cliff Smith five weeks to complete and the images were based on a drawing by Scott Cherry, a Grade 12 student who won a provincial award for his poster.

The two soldiers depicted in the mural were based on Rick Dingman and John Walsh’s grandson (also named John Walsh). John Walsh Senior is a local Veteran and member of the Historical Society. The Veteran depicted standing in the cemetery was based on Kenilworth area Veteran Ken Waters, who took part in D-Day as well as other campaigns in the Second World War.