Storrs in Mansfield in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
The Eight Patriots
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
1. The Eight Patriots Marker
April 25, 1980
Greater love... Greater love hath no man... They came, these eight, from America the beautiful, of their own will, and with no fanfare... They went to a hostile place to rescue their countrymen, knowing that love is as strong as death. In a strange land on alien desert sands, on a dark April night when leaves in America were turning green, and earth was awakening the blossoms and birds, these eight gave all that a man can give. Greater love, greater love hath no man Bakke, Harvey, Holmes, Johnson, Lewis, Mayo, McIntosh, and McMillan Greater love.. Under the far stars they gave their young lives. They did not see the promise of another spring time... When the hostages returned home, the valiant eight could not hear the drums, and the cheers, they could not see the flags and parades, and the joy. Their bravery lives in the heart of America greater love... Greater love hath no man.
Capt. Richard L. Bakke · Capt. Harold L. Lewis · Sgt. John D. Harvey · T/Sgt. Joel C. Mayo · Capt. Lynn D. McIntosh · Cpl. George M. Holmes, Jr. · Sgt. Dewey L. Johnson · Capt. Charles S. McMillan
Ron &Vickie Miller
And The People of The United States Of America
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Location. 41° 48.076′ N, 72° 14.548′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Connecticut, in Tolland County. It is in Storrs. Memorial is at the intersection of South Eagleville Road (Connecticut Route 275) and Storrs Road (Connecticut Route 195), on the left when traveling east on South Eagleville Road. Located at Mansfield Town Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 S Eagleville Rd, Storrs Mansfield CT 06268, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. VFW Post 9800 Veterans Monument (here, next to this marker); Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. (within shouting distance of this marker); 604 Gilbert (approx. 0.4 miles away); University Life (approx. 0.4 miles away); 603 Gilbert (approx. half a mile away); Historic Homesteads (approx. half a mile away); First Step, Fallen Friend (approx. half a mile away); Joseph J. Marrone (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Also see . . . Operation Eagle Claw (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 6, 2019
2. The Eight Patriots Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2019, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
