Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Shower of Affection
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Shower of Affection Marker
Between June 16, 2004 and March 14, 2012 over 2,700 flights carrying U.S. Military on Rest and Recuperation leave (R&R) were welcomed back to U.S. soil at DFW Airport. In honor of the troops, the water cannons of the Airport's ARFF trucks created a symbolic arch over the arriving aircraft as an expression of gratitude.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • War, Afghanistan. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 2012.
Location. 32° 55.116′ N, 97° 3.53′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on North Airfield Drive. Located on the north side of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in Founders' Plaza - Airport Observation Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 N Airfield Dr, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aviation Beacon Tower (a few steps from this marker); Delta Flight 191 Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Peace Circle (approx. 1˝ miles away); Steaming Toward Progress - The Railroad in Grapevine (approx. 1˝ miles away); Courage, Sacrifice (approx. 1˝ miles away); A Sentinel to Safety (approx. 1˝ miles away); "Coming Home" (approx. 1˝ miles away); The Cotton Belt Railroad Depot (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
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Additional keywords. Operation Enduring Freedom, Global War on Terror, War in Afghanistan
Photographed By Craig Baker, April 5, 2024
2. Shower of Affection Marker
A push-button activates water cannons on each fire truck, if they are working.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 12, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
