Grand Island in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In the Spirit of America
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 27, 2017
1. In the Spirit of America Marker
America,
Seize this place,
And this moment,
To commemorate,
To educate,
To heal,
And to remember,
All who have served,
Now serve,
And will serve,
This great country:
The United States
of America.
Erected 2000 by Citizens and Friends of Grand Island.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 43° 2.203′ N, 78° 57.358′ W. Marker is on Grand Island, New York, in Erie County. Memorial is at the intersection of Bedell Road and Veterans Park Drive, on the left when traveling east on Bedell Road. Memorial is at the entrance to Veterans Park and the Grand Island Memorial Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1715 Bedell Road, Grand Island NY 14072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Edward P. Pierce (approx. 0.9 miles away); William S. Gillen (approx. 0.9 miles away); Charles N. DeGlopper (approx. 0.9 miles away); Howard W. Salton (approx. 0.9 miles away); George E. Smith (approx. 0.9 miles away); Eugene F. Dinsmore
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Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 27, 2017
2. Dedication Plaque - Back of Wall
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, January 27, 2017
3. Grand Island Veterans Memorial Wall
Text at left on wall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 1, 2017, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.
