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World War II Memorial Tree

Historic Landmarks of Lake Ronkonkoma

 
 
World War II Memorial Tree Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
1. World War II Memorial Tree Marker
Inscription. By proclamation: The "WWII Memorial Tree” stands in honor on the former Girardet property corner. Planted By Commodore Bunny Gubner circa 1945. It memoralized ENS David Girardet USN, and all WWII Veterans living in Lake Ronkonkoma. Stand tall Mighty Tree, continue to be the landmark that our veterans first see once again home, and serves as a reflection of the honor and respect to all veterans in our Great Country. All veterans are welcome here and will continued to be honored by Lake Ronkonkoma.

Made known by
George Allen Okvist, Sr.
US Navy WWII

 
Erected 2013 by Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association. (Marker Number 4.)
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
 
Location. 40° 49.596′ N, 73° 6.455′ W. Memorial is in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, in Suffolk County. It is at the intersection of Portion Road and Hawkins Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Portion Road. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ronkonkoma NY 11779, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the

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New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hook & Ladder (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrowheads (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Lake of Haunting Mystery (approx. half a mile away); 1796 Site Of (approx. half a mile away); F. Daniel Moloney Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Indian Princess (approx. half a mile away); Lillian Devere 1875-1955 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Episcopal Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Ronkonkoma.
 
World War II Memorial Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 22, 2018
2. World War II Memorial Tree and Marker
The tree and marker are visible on the corner on the left.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 786 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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