Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florence Veterans Park
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1. Florence Veterans Park Marker
Florence Veterans ParkDedicated November 11, 2008 to all Pee Dee area veterans who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces.
Committee Members
In recognition of their vision and commitment to this worthy project. Rick Walden, Chairman; Tom Marschel Co-Chairman; Karen Acosta, Reginald A.T. Armstrong, David Barr, Kenneth Barnes, William C. Bradham, Jr., Claudia Brown Grossman, Donnie Carter, Ron Chatham, Rev. Clifford Gade, Rocky Gannon, Drew H. Griffin, Harvey C. Jones, Bruce Mallick, Ray McBride, Kenneth Merriman, Alex Palkovich, Herbert Peoples, David C. Phillips, Paul Pittman, Carlton Prigden, James B. Shaw, Tunis C. Selby, John Spelman, John G. Vincent, David Williams, Mayor Frank Willis, Barringer F. Wingard, Jr.
Brown Memorials, FBi Construction, SGA Architecture
Erected 2008.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 2008.
Location. 34° 11.103′ N, 79° 50.082′ W. Marker is in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. Marker can be reached
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Desert Storm (here, next to this marker); United States Army Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Marine Corps League of Florence, SC (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship’s Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Recipients (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Air Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Merchant Marine Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
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2. Florence Veterans Park Marker
Congressman Ed Young and the Byrd Estate
In recognition of donating the property dedicated as Florence Veterans Park November 11, 2008
Mayor Frank E. Willis and Florence City Council: William C. Bradham, Jr.; Frank J. Brand, II; Robert C. Holland, Jr.; Edward Robinson; Billy D. Williams; Richard L. Woodard
Florence City Manager ~ David Williams
In recognition of providing the funding for the development and maintenance of Florence Veterans Park
In recognition of donating the property dedicated as Florence Veterans Park November 11, 2008
Mayor Frank E. Willis and Florence City Council: William C. Bradham, Jr.; Frank J. Brand, II; Robert C. Holland, Jr.; Edward Robinson; Billy D. Williams; Richard L. Woodard
Florence City Manager ~ David Williams
In recognition of providing the funding for the development and maintenance of Florence Veterans Park
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3. Florence Veterans Park Monument
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4. Florence Veterans Park Monument
Army (Seal) Merchant Marines (Seal)
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5. Florence Veterans Park Monument
Air Force (Seal) Coast Guard (Seal)
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6. Florence Veterans Park Monument
Marines (Seal) Navy (Seal)
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7. Florence Veterans Park Monument Eagle
Sculpture by Alex Palkovich/ Granite by Brown Memorials
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8. The Oath of Enlistment
"I, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
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9. The Oath of Enlistment Overview
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10. Wall of Honor Overview
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11. Wall of Honor
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12. Wall of Honor
examples of listings on the wall
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13. "Waterfall" Wall
a lovely setting for moments of reflection in the park
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14. Florence Veterans Park Flags
Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, US, SC, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and POW*MIA
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15. Home Safe Sculpture
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16. Home Safe Sculpture
Front detail
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17. Home Safe Sculpture
Rear Detail
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18. Home Safe Sculpture
Detail of Duffel Bag
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19. Home Safe Sculpture Overview
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20. The Florence Veterans Park
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21. The Florence Veterans Park
Sign at the entrance to the park
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22. The Florence Veterans Park
Sign at the entrance to the park, sculpted by Lonnie E. Stewart in 2008
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,097 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
