Fair Oaks in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Path of Honor
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
1. Path of Honor Marker
Path of Honor
Honor * Respect * Remember
This path is dedicated to all veterans, past and present. As you walk this path, feel their presence and pay homage. Remember their sacrifice, devotion, and loyalty to this “Republic”. They gave their all so this nation can forever enjoy its freedom.
Erected by Center Township Post 6158 – Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 38° 39.024′ N, 121° 13.299′ W. Marker is in Fair Oaks, California, in Sacramento County. It can be reached from Kruitof Way east of Hazel Avenue. The marker is located on the grounds of the VFW hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8990 Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks CA 95628, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro, in Sacramento Valley, and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: We Will Not Forget... (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of All American Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Heroes in the Sky (approx. one mile away); The Treasured American River (approx. 1.1 miles away); Natomas Consolidated of California (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. The Coloma Road (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
2. Path of Honor and Marker
The marker is mounted on the large granite rock.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
3. World War I
1914 - 1918
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Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
4. World War I
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
5. World War II
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Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
6. World War II
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
7. Korean War
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Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
8. Korean War
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
9. Vietnam
Total Costs
Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 5, 2012
10. Vietnam
Photographed by S B, circa 2012
11. Path of Honor Marker
Merchant Marine Memorial was an Eagle Scout project of Jack Solt. His brother Kyle built a flag burning pit for his Eagle.
Photographed by S B, circa 2012
12. Path of Honor Marker
Photographed by S B, October 7, 2014
13. Path of Honor Marker
Merhant Marines were the unarmed service that supplied the Naval ships.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 8, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11, 12, 13. submitted on March 3, 2015, by S B of Sacramento, California.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Wide area view of the monument where the Merchant Marine dedication plaque is displayed. • A full view of plaque seen in Photo #13. • Can you help?
