Corozal in Municipio de Corozal, Puerto Rico — The Caribbean (The West Indies)
Monumento a los Veteranos
[Veterans Memorial]
Este monumento se erige en honor a todos los veteranos puertorriqueños que, aunque separados por generaciones, compartieron una meta en común — defender valientemente la libertad de nuestro país.
La memoria de estos permanecerá viva donde quiera, que exista la democracia y serán por siempre símbolo de heroísmo, sacrificio, lealtad y libertad.
This monument is erected in honor of all Puerto Rican veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common goal — to courageously defend the freedom of our country.
The memory of these veterans will remain alive wherever democracy exists and they will forever be a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
Erected 1996 by Municipio de Corozal, Hon. Carlos Serra Velez, Alcade (Mayor).
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 18° 20.447′ N, 66° 19.044′ W. Marker is in Corozal in Municipio de Corozal, Puerto Rico. Memorial is at the intersection of Calle Bou and Calle Sixto Febus (State Highway 891), on the left when traveling south on Calle Bou. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Calle Bou 22, Corozal PR 00783, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 26 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Korean and Vietnam Wars Memorial (here, next to this marker); Master Sergeant Juan E. Negrón (here, next to this marker); Puerto Rico Quincentenary Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossfire / Fuego cruzado (approx. 23.7 kilometers away); A Never-Ending Challenge / Un Trabajo Que Nunca Se Acaba (approx. 23.7 kilometers away); Defending San Juan / Defensa de San Juan (approx. 23.7 kilometers away); Imagine Life Here / Imagine Vivir Aquí (approx. 23.7 kilometers away); Reconocimiento al Veterano Cidreño (approx. 24.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corozal.
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