Storrs in Mansfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
With Gratitude
University of Connecticut
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 29, 2021
1. With Gratitude Marker
This Veterans Memorial honors University of Connecticut alumni who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in defense of the United States of America. These patriots gave their lives to protect our freedom and principles on which this nation was founded.
A gift from the UConn Alumni Association, this memorial includes a headstone drawn from the same quarry used for Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. The headstone is a replica of that used at Arlington National Cemetery.
A roll of honor, which includes the names of those University of Connecticut sons and daughters who gave their lives while serving the nation, is maintained by the Alumni Association.
Erected 2008 by UCONN Alumni Association.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 41° 48.578′ N, 72° 15.061′ W. Memorial is in Mansfield in Capitol Region, Connecticut. It is in Storrs. It is on Mansfield Way 0.2 miles east of Glenbrook Road, on the right when traveling west. Located adjacent to the University of
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Regionally, this memorial is in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Tolland County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: University of Connecticut Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Franklin Koons (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lakes and Stones (about 800 feet away); The Brothers Storrs (approx. Ό mile away); A Familiar Vista (approx. Ό mile away); Historic Horsebarn Hill (approx. Ό mile away); 603 Gilbert (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Homesteads (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Also see . . . The Story Behind UConns New War Memorial.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 29, 2021
2. With Gratitude Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, September 29, 2021
3. University of Connecticut Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
