Tarpon Springs in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Craig Park War Memorial

Photographed by Julie Szabo, November 4, 2007

1. Craig Park War Memorial Marker

Inscription. World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam War. (lists of names)

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 28° 8.798′ N, 82° 45.576′ W. Memorial is in Tarpon Springs, Florida, in Pinellas County. It is on South Spring Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Tarpon Springs FL 34689, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is on Florida’s Gulf Coast

and on Tampa Bay.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spring Bayou (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Craig Park (about 400 feet away); Anson P.K. Safford House (about 700 feet away); Unitarian Universalist Church of Tarpon Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tarpon Springs War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tarpon Springs Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tarpon Springs Old City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hennig House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tarpon Springs.

Additional commentary.
1. Flagpole
A flagpole dedicated to two Vietnam War soldiers has been added to this marker. It reads:

"Flagpole given in memory of our brothers who did not return.
1LT Robert

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Renneke
75th Rangers 9th Infantry Division (LRRP)
CPT Frederick H. Roever
4th Combat Engineer Bn 4th Infantry Division Vietnam"

— Submitted July 3, 2009, by Nick Hansen of Lake Ozark, Missouri.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, November 4, 2007

2. Craig Park War Memorial Marker

Photographed by Nick Hansen, December 10, 2008

3. Craig Park War Memorial Marker

Note in this picture the addition of the flagpole.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, November 4, 2007

4. “Soldier”

I was that which others did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness .. should I fall.
I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment’s love.
I have cried, pained, and hoped.. but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was ... a soldier.
~ By George L. Skypeck, U.S. Army, Vietnam.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, November 4, 2007

5. Craig Park War Memorial Marker

“Flag pole given by the Greeks. They came from foreign shores and for our nation's liberty gave up their first born.”

Craig Park War Memorial Flagpole Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Nick Hansen, December 10, 2008

6. Craig Park War Memorial Flagpole Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2007, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,913 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 3. submitted on July 3, 2009, by Nick Hansen of Lake Ozark, Missouri. 4, 5. submitted on November 4, 2007, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. 6. submitted on July 3, 2009, by Nick Hansen of Lake Ozark, Missouri. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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