Winfield in Marion County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Johnny Michael Spann Memorial Park
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 7, 2024
1. Johnny Michael Spann Memorial Park marker
March 1, 1969 - November 25, 2001
Michael Spann gave his life for his family, friends, and country, while defending the freedom that we all enjoy.
United States Marine Corps 1992 - 1999
Central Intelligence Agency 1999 - Nov. 25, 2001
Michael was the first American killed in action in Afghanistan
We sleep safely in our beds because brave men stand ready in the night to protect us from those would would do us harm.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Afghanistan. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 2001.
Location. 33° 55.768′ N, 87° 48.967′ W. Memorial is in Winfield, Alabama, in Marion County. It is on Bankhead Street (State Highway 118) east of State Road 253, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 142 AL-118, Winfield AL 35594, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in North Alabama. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Winfield, Alabama (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Those Who Served in World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); State Bank and Trust (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Pastime Theatre (about 400 feet away); Town of Glen Allen, Alabama (approx. 4½ miles away); Stephen A. Caudle, Jr. (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winfield.
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, July 7, 2024
2. Johnny Michael Spann Memorial Park marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
