New Britain in Hartford County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Salute To Women
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 29, 2011
1. Salute To Women Marker
Inscription.
Salute To Women. .
Salute To Women. 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.
Louis A. Gentile Inspired by Aurea S. Gentle Mary A. Gentle and Sharon R. Phillips Dedicated, June 13, 1999.
Salute To Women
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.
Louis A. Gentile
Inspired by Aurea S. Gentle
Mary A. Gentle & Sharon R. Phillips
Dedicated, June 13, 1999
Erected 1999.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1919.
Location. 41° 39.814′ N, 72° 47.223′ W. Marker is in New
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Britain, Connecticut, in Hartford County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Grand Street and Linwood Street, on the right when traveling west. Located in Walnut Hill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Britain CT 06052, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 January 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 794 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
