Eastchester in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eastchester Memorial Park
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
1. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
In Memory of Those Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice
In The Defense of Our Country
The United States of Eastchester America
Dedicated October 23, 1972
[ small plaque ]
People of Eastchester
by the
President of the United States
"We honor not only their memory but also the principles of justice and freedom for which they gave their lives."
Richard Nixon
October 23, 1972
[ back ]
Dedicated October 23, 1972
In grateful appreciation to the people of the
Town of Eastchester for their unselfish and untiring
efforts in building this park.
Anthony J. Colavita
Supervisor of the Town of
Eastchester, New York
Erected 1972.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon series list.
Location. 40° 57.908′ N, 73° 48.539′ W. Memorial is in Eastchester, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of White Plains Road (New
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Regionally, this memorial is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Gold Star Mothers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Scarsdale Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 1.7 miles away); Wayside Inn (approx. 2 miles away); Thomas Paine (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of Daniel D. Tompkins Birthplace (approx. 2.6 miles away); Westchester County
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2. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Additional keywords. Veterans
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3. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
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4. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
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5. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
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6. Sign in the Park
V.F.W
Post 2285
We are proud of our men
and women who served and
are serving our country.
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7. Marker Near a Tree
P.F.C. Samuel D. Ferrante
Dec. 5, 1923 Nov. 8, 1944
The Ferrante Family
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8. Marker Near a Tree
Jan.25, 1928 – Mar. 24, 1990
Donated By
Angela and Noelle Rasmussen
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9. Marker Near a Tree
Sgt. Howard R. Bruckner
U.S. Army Infantry 1950 – 1969
Killed In Action
Viet Nam Aug. 18, 1969
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10. Marker Near a Tree
Major James J. Thancred, U.S.A.R.
Sept. 20, 1925 – Dec. 25, 1986
From His Beloved Family
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11. Marker Near a Tree
Captain Frank A. Pezzella
United States Air Force
February 29, 1944
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12. Marker Near a Tree
Giuseppe Depippo
World War I Veteran
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13. Marker Near a Tree
Joseph Saviano U.S. Navy WWI
The Saviano Family
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14. Marker Near a Tree
1921 – 1975
Who Gave Feeely Of His Personal
And Public Spirit In The
Design Of This Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,743 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. submitted on May 16, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
