Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
POW★MIA
Veterans Memorial Center
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
1. POW★MIA Marker
This memorial honors all Prisoners of War, remembering the tremendous hardships endured at the hands of their ruthless enemies as they braved captivity. The resilience and strength of the American service men and women showed great devotion and love for country.
“We exist to help those who cannot help themselves”.
The veterans of Florida dedicate this plaque in gratitude to honor all those who sacrificed their freedom in service of our country. Former American Prisoners Of War, Missing In Action and those Americans who may still be held prisoner.
We Will Never Forget
Erected by Brevard Space Coast Ex-Prisoners of War and Rolling Thunder FL1.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 28° 21.078′ N, 80° 40.973′ W. Memorial is on Merritt Island, Florida, in Brevard County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Sykes Creek Parkway and Fortenberry Road. The marker is located within the Veterans Memorial Plaza, part of the Veterans Memorial Center. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 400 S Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island FL 32952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Florida’s Space Coast. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); American Revolutionary War
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 3, 2021
2. POW★MIA Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
