Triangle in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
American Gold Star Mothers Memorial
In Honor of The American Gold Star Mothers for their Sacrifice, Service, and Patriotism
A Mother's tears were shed todayMarsha B. Megehee
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son
Whose fate......she'll never knowNot Heroes shiny medals
For courage through their fears
No ribboned badge of honor
Can match a Mother's Tears
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Women.
Location. 38° 32.576′ N, 77° 20.574′ W. Marker is in Triangle, Virginia, in Prince William County. Memorial can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.1 miles south of Joplin Road (Virginia Route 619), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Quantico VA 22134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Okinawa (here, next to this marker); 1st Battalion 7th Marines (here, next to this marker); Joe Rosenthal 1911-2006 (here, next to this marker); 7th Engineer Battalion (here, next to this marker); 3d Battalion, 11th Marines (a few steps from this marker); VMFA-333 Squadron History
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
