Stockton in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Firefighters Memorial
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009
1. Firefighters Memorial Marker
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for another.
John 15:13
This memorial is dedicated to honor all Stockton firefighters that gave their lives in the line of duty.
Erected 1998 by City of Stockton.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.
Location. 37° 57.415′ N, 121° 17.587′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It can be reached from North Center Street south of West Fremont Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker and monument are located at the north end of Weber Point. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the San Joaquin Valley and in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josι Maria Morelos y Pavσn (here, next to this marker); Stockton Women Veterans Tree (a few steps from this marker); We Shall Never Forget (a few steps from this marker); Chinese 1976 Bicentennial Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stockton Veterans Monument (about 400 feet away); Remember Pearl Harbor
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Lindsay Point (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Firefighters Memorial. The original plaque and statue have been replaced. A number of other markers in the area are also missing or damaged due to vandalism or in order to protect them.
Additional commentary.
1. The Firefighters Memorial
The monument is surrounded by "donor bricks" engraved with the names of donors. The names of firefighters who have lost their lives are engraved in bronze plaques and mounted on the monument.
— Submitted February 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
2. About the Firefighters Memorial
In most cases firefighter memorials do not serve as historical markers for purposes of the database without interpreting a bit of history (e.g. who founded the local firehouse and when). At the time this profile was originally published in 2009, either the guidelines had not
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009
2. Firefighters Memorial Marker
— Submitted March 10, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009
3. Firefighters Memorial Monument
Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 8, 2009
4. Firefighters Memorial Monument
Photographed by Rover Spotts, March 8, 2026
5. Firefighters Memorial
Photographed by Rover Spotts, March 8, 2026
6. Firefighters Memorial
Photographed by Rover Spotts, March 8, 2026
7. Firefighters Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2026, by Rover Spotts of San Francisco, California. Photos: 1. submitted on February 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 9, 2026, by Rover Spotts of San Francisco, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
