Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
About Ben Layton
1998 - 2002
| | Ben's Red Swings Community Playground | |
Diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia shortly after he turned two years old, Ben Layton bravely battled the disease through chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant. Sadly, all that medicine could offer was not enough to save Ben's young life. Aware that he was going to die, Ben daydreamed about the new life he would have after his death and was certain that he would receive not only angel wings, but reg angel wings - his favorite color. Ben received his wings on May 29, 2002, just three months after his fourth birthday.
Inspired by Ben's bravery and in celebration of his spirit, the Ben's Red Swings Community Playground idea was born. The red swings recall Ben's angel wings and will help all children who play here to share in the soaring joy of childhood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 2002.
Location. 38° 21.708′ N, 75° 35.053′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is on Beaver Dam Drive just north of South Park Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Beaver Dam Dr, Salisbury MD 21804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and in the Tidewater. 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 and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Ben's Red Swings Community Playground Story
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 338 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
