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Hazel Park Veterans Memorial

 
 
Hazel Park Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 17, 2022
1. Hazel Park Veterans Memorial
Inscription. In honor of all residents and employees of the City of Hazel Park, Michigan who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America during times of peace, conflict or war. To fight for our country witout question or pause: For freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. When true to this glorious quest, they heart will be peaceful and calm when laid to thy rest...

Never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

In Memory of:

PFC John Wilson Dearing
United States Army
Killed in Action: November 21st, 2005. Northern Iraq
Operation Iraqi Freedom
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 42° 27.709′ N, 83° 6.222′ W. Memorial is in Hazel Park, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is at the intersection of John R Road and East 9 Mile Road, on the right when traveling north on John R Road. The memorial is located at the Hazel Park Library. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 123 East 9 Mile Road, Hazel Park MI 48030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Michigan's First Tri-level Intersection (approx. 1.4 miles away); Oakland Elementary School (approx.
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1.4 miles away); Evangelical Association / Ferndale Fun Fact #3 / Ferndale History (approx. 1½ miles away); Ferndale Fun Fact #4 (approx. 1½ miles away); 100 Year Anniversary (approx. 1½ miles away); Ferndale School (approx. 1½ miles away); Ferndale Center Building (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Lux Building (approx. 1.6 miles away).
 
Another marker is no longer nearby. Ferndale Central School (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
 
Hazel Park Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 17, 2022
2. Hazel Park Veterans Memorial
View of the memorial with the library in the background.
Hazel Park Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 17, 2022
3. Hazel Park Veterans Memorial
Hazel Park Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 17, 2022
4. Hazel Park Veterans Memorial
This view shows donated pavers around the memorial, which also has other dedications for fire and police service.
Hazel Park Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 17, 2022
5. Hazel Park Veterans Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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