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Spencer 9/11 Memorial

 
 
Spencer 9/11 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
1. Spencer 9/11 Memorial
Inscription.
Your calm is in the trees

In Memoriam …Spencer native
Brian David Sweeney, Lt., USN
August 10, 1963 – September 11, 2001
Dedicated to those who fell
On September 11, 2001
And to those who carry on.

 
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. In addition, it is included in the World Trade Center Beams series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1963.
 
Location. 42° 14.774′ N, 71° 59.428′ W. Marker is in Spencer, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Massachusetts Route 9) and Main Street Terrace, on the left when traveling north. Located in Isaac L. Prouty Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Spencer MA 01562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. 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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prouty Park (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Spencer Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier’s Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Memorial Highway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Congregational Church (about
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400 feet away); Denny Hall (about 400 feet away); Donald B. Mandeville Sr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spencer.
 
Spencer 9/11 Memorial image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 20, 2022
2. Spencer 9/11 Memorial
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 626 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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