South Beach on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cespino-Russo Post 1544
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 6, 2025
1. Cespino-Russo Post 1544 plaque
In memory of the men and women or our community who served and made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our country.
Dedicated by
Cespino-Russo Post 1544
American Legion
Erected by Cespino-Russo Post 1544.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 40° 35.404′ N, 74° 3.972′ W. Memorial is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in South Beach. It can be reached from the intersection of Fr. Capodanno Boulevard and Sand Lane. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. 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: In Memory of Lieutenant Vincent R. Capodanno (within shouting distance of this marker); Hurricane Sandy Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of
this page online
Also see . . . Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach Monuments. NYC Parks website entry (Submitted on April 9, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 6, 2025
2. Cespino-Russo Post 1544 plaque
Additional text shows donors and sponsors(?)
"Fountain of the Dolphins" in the background
"Fountain of the Dolphins" in the background
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 6, 2025
3. Cespino-Russo Post 1544 plaque site
"Fountain of the Dolphins" in the background
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 6, 2025
4. Cespino-Russo Post 1544 plaque site
NYC Parks flagpole
via Cespino Russo Post 1544, 2009
5. Cespino-Russo Post 1544 ceremony, 2009
Though not mentioned, the plaque honors South Beach resident servicepersons.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 9, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
