East Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2000
1. In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster plaque
Slain while on patrol in the Ninth Precinct
January 27, 1972
They served their country in Vietnam as United States Marines and have given us in death a shining example of racial brotherhood that makes us proud to claim them as members of our “Band of Brothers”
The Marine Corps Family
of New York City
January 27, 1973
Erected 1973 by The Marine Corps Family of New York City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is January 27, 1972.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 40° 43.585′ N, 73° 59.275′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in East Village. Marker could be reached from East 5th Street west of First Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 321 East 5th Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. General Slocum Disaster Centennial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (about 500 feet away); Site of the Fillmore East (1968-1971) (about 500 feet away); New York Marble Cemetery (about
this page online
More about this marker. While the 9th Precinct house was being renovated in the early 2010s, the plaque was moved inside the lobby.
Also see . . . The War at Home: Remembering Foster and Laurie. NYPD website (Submitted on January 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster plaque
The original location, outside the 9th Precinct house
via NYPD, unknown
3. Ptl. Gregory Foster and Ptl. Rocco Laurie
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 16, 2013
4. The rebuilt 9th Precinct house, 321 East 5th Street
Used in long shots as the 12th Precinct house in "Castle"
via NYCOP Online Magazine, unknown
5. In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster plaque
The unveiling of the restored USMC Plaque at the 9th Precinct.
An USMC Honor Guard and 9th Precinct members with the father of Gregory Foster.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, January 12, 2021
6. In Memory Ptl. Rocco Laurie and Ptl. Gregory Foster plaque
The restored plaque in the 9th Precinct lobby
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on January 12, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
