York in York County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

War Memorial

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

1. War Memorial

Inscription.

Dedicated to the everlasting memory
of those who sacrificed their lives
on the altar of freedom in all wars.

To those who served our country
in time of war for the freedom
of all men everywhere
They gave their today for our tomorrow.

Honoring the men and women
of this community who served
our country in all wars.

Greater love hath no man than this:
that he lay down his life for a friend.

Original founders of Memorial Park
Walter F. Grove • Philip H. Glatfelter
Calvin Stauffer • Paul E. Ziegler
Wilbur C. Beitzel • Melvin H. Campbell
Edward [surname obscured]

Dedicated November 10, 1962.

Erected 1962.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 39° 57.202′ N, 76° 42.646′ W. Marker is in York, Pennsylvania, in York County. Memorial is at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Vander Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Rockdale Avenue. Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Vander Avenue, York PA 17403, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Purple Heart Memorial (here, next to this marker); Veterans Memorial

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(a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial Gold Star Healing & Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); York (approx. 0.7 miles away); Defenders of the Flag (approx. 0.8 miles away); Soldiers and Sailors of the Late War of the Rebellion (approx. 0.9 miles away); Celebrating 250 Years (approx. 0.9 miles away); American War Mothers Monument (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

War Memorial Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

2. War Memorial Dedication

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

3. War Memorial Dedication

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

4. War Memorial Dedication

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

5. War Memorial Dedication

War Memorial Park Founders image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

6. War Memorial Park Founders

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 27, 2017

7. War Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 20, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.