Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Flame Of Hope

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 5, 2013

1. Flame Of Hope Marker

Inscription. Flame Of Hope
This flame will burn continuously
to light the way for the return
of our Prisoners Of War held in
South East Asia

Dedicated by
Concerned Citizens and
Service Men of Tidewater
Area
USS Shenandoah AD 26

Erected 1972.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam.

Location. 36° 49.028′ N, 76° 0.471′ W. Marker is in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is in Oceana Naval Air Station. Memorial can be reached from Oceana Boulevard (State Road 615) just south of Bells Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Virginia Beach VA 23454, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Flame of Hope (a few steps from this marker); Tree of Hope (a few steps from this marker); Eastern Shore Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Monument (approx. 2 miles away); In Memory of Our Departed Shipmates (approx. 2.1 miles away); All American Veterans (approx. 2.1 miles away); Chosin Reservoir Campaign Veterans (approx. 2.1 miles away); 203rd Red Horse Flight (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Virginia Beach.

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The Flame of Hope Memorial is located on Oceana Boulevard just outside the Oceana Naval Air Station main gate. The park is dedicated to the memory of Prisoners of War, Missing in Action and those killed in the service of their country. The Flame of Hope itself is lit at all times to light the way for these brave young service members to find their way home. The park is situated in such a position that it affords visitors an excellent advantage for photographing and viewing Oceana jet aircraft as they take off and land. The park includes picnic tables for use by the general public.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 5, 2013

2. Flame Of Hope Marker

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 5, 2013

3. Flame Of Hope Marker

Flame Of Hope Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 5, 2013

4. Flame Of Hope Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on November 11, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.