New Britain in Capitol Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Salute To Women
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Salute To Women Marker
Throughout our century of wars, we have rightfully paid homage, and erected monuments to our veterans commemorating their heroic deeds and sacrifices. Today, we recognize and pay homage, and salute our women; our mothers, wives, daughters and sisters who unselfishly nurtured and nursed their veterans and supported their men by entering the factories, shops, and mills thereby turning America into "the arsenal of democracy," so vital and necessary for final victory; while simultaneously "keeping the home fires burning"patiently and silently awaiting the return of their beloved sons, husbands and brothers alive or dead.
They sacrificed their men to the horrors of war they suffered and shed tears in silence without expectation of recognition, monuments, awards, or medals. They are the true heroines of the century of war today your veterans salute you.
Inspired by Aurea S. Gentle
Mary A. Gentle & Sharon R. Phillips
Dedicated, June 13, 1999
Erected 1999.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • Women.
Location. 41° 39.814′ N, 72° 47.223′ W.
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Connecticut River Valley, in Greater Hartford, and in the Knowledge Corridor. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. 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 Hartford County and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: World War Monument / A Monumental Landscape (here, next to this marker); New Britain World War I Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of the Hospital / The Rose Garden (about 400 feet away); Zlo Dobrem Zwyciezaj (about 500 feet away); Tales from the City / New Britain Water Department (about 600 feet away); 100 Birthday of Freedom Tree (about 700 feet away); Ye Old State House Step (about 700 feet away); In Memoriam John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Britain.
Also see . . . Louis Gentile, 'A Fixture in the City', dies. The Hartford Courant (01/19/2006):
The obituary of the remarkable man who erected the monument. (Submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
2. Salute To Women Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,472 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
