Garden City in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iraq & Afghanistan War Memorial
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
1. Iraq & Afghanistan War Memorial Marker
We remember and express our appreciation to the residents of our village who served in the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan that began in 2001.
Especially in memory of
Michael Lucian LiCalzi
Who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country
Erected 2011 by Village of Garden City.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan.
Location. 40° 43.419′ N, 73° 38.442′ W. Memorial is in Garden City, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from 7th Street east of Cathedral Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 45 7th Street, Garden City NY 11530, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); Dedication (here, next to this marker); Garden City World War II Roll of Honor (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Medal of Honor (here, next to this marker); Korean War Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Country Life Press Roll of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garden City.
Also see . . .
this page online
First Lieutenant Michael LiCalzi died when his tank rolled off a bridge into a canal in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He had been in Iraq just six weeks when he died. He was assigned to the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division and was responsible for his platoon of four tanks. Also killed in the accident were Cpl. Steve Vahaviolos, 21, of Airmont, N.Y., Rockland County; Lance Cpl. Jason K. Burnett, 20, of St. Cloud, Florida.; and Lance Cpl. David J. Grames Sanchez, 22, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mike earned the Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Mike graduated from Chaminade High School in 2000. He ran track and cross country, and was part of crew. He was also a member of the German Club. His outside activities included surfing and later in his life, he even took Italian cooking lessons. Mike graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2004 with a B.S. in Economics.(Submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
2. Iraq & Afghanistan War Memorial
The plaque and pedestal.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 27, 2025
3. Garden City War Memorials
The memorial is located to the right of the Garden City World War II Honor Roll.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
