Mount Rubidoux Park in Riverside in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2014
1. Lt Col Shunzo Kido Marker
During the equestrian games of the 10th Olympiad, Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido turned aside from the prize to save his horse.
He heard the low voice of mercy, not the loud acclaim of glory.
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は
武
士
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Japanese text translation:
Passion is the path of Samurai.
Erected by Riverside Humane Society.
Unveiled in the presence of H.I.H. Prince Tsunenori Kaya.
Erected 1934 by Riverside Humane Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 33° 59.095′ N, 117° 23.493′ W. Marker is in Riverside, California, in Riverside County. It is in Mount Rubidoux Park. It can be reached from Mount Rubidoux Drive. Park at Ryan Bonaminio Park and hike 1½ miles up the paved road on Mount Rubidoux to the Peace Tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4706 Mount Rubidoux Drive, Riverside CA 92501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Booker T. Washington - Frank A. Miller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry Van Dyke (about 500 feet away); Fr. Junipero Serra (about 500 feet
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Regarding Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido.
Shunzo Kido was a Japanese Army Officer who competed in the steeplechase event at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles. He was one jump from a certain victory for the gold medal when he felt his horse go lame. He chose to stop and dismount, sparing his horse's life, rather than complete the race and win.
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2014
2. Lt Col Shunzo Kido Marker
On the Friendship Bridge, near the Peace Tower on Mount Rubidoux.
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
3. Marker and Peace Tower
Photographed by Volt Craft, September 19, 2024
4. Friendship Bridge and Peace Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 2,233 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2024, by Volt Craft of Riverside, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
