Bushnell in Sumter County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Carillon

Florida National Cemetery

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020

1. The Carillon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

AMVETS dedicated this Carillon
as a living memorial to America’s Veterans
who served their country honorably
for the cause of freedom
Florida National Cemetery
Bushnell, Florida
October 9, 1993

Erected 1993 by AmVets.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 28° 36.451′ N, 82° 12.757′ W. Marker is in Bushnell, Florida, in Sumter County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of SW 85th Terrace and SW 102nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker located within the Florida National Cemetery near the Administration and Public Information Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6502 SW 102nd Ave, Bushnell FL 33513, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Address by President Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ultimate Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker);

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The Americal Division (within shouting distance of this marker); The Chosin Few (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reserve Officers Association (about 300 feet away); To All Navy Personnel Who Served Aboard Destroyers (about 300 feet away); Florida National Cemetery (about 300 feet away); The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps and The Women’s Army Corps (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bushnell.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020

2. The Carillon Marker

The Carillon at Florida National Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020

3. The Carillon at Florida National Cemetery

Major Edwin W. Ryder image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020

4. Major Edwin W. Ryder

1916 – 1997
Dedicated to his Country and the
Installation of the Carillon

National Cemetery Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020

5. National Cemetery Entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.