Newfane in Niagara County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Willingness to Sacrifice

Newfane Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2018

1. Newfane Veterans Memorial

Inscription.
The willingness to sacrifice
is the prelude to freedom.
This memorial is dedicated with appreciation to the men and women of Newfane, whose loyalty and service during times of war and peace define the character of this great nation.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 43° 16.927′ N, 78° 42.453′ W. Marker is in Newfane, New York, in Niagara County. Memorial is on Lockport Olcott Road (New York State Route 78) 0.1 miles south of Dutton Place, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2741 Lockport Olcott Road, Newfane NY 14108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roller Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Binational Heritage Peace Garden Trail (approx. 1½ miles away); McClew Farm (approx. 1½ miles away); Home of James Van Horn (approx. 2.1 miles away); Brick Kiln (approx. 2.9 miles away); Lakeview (approx. 3.6 miles away); One Country and One Flag (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newfane.

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of the five sides of the memorial are shown here in counter-clockwise order.

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2018

2. U.S. Army

1775-1783 American Revolution
1812-1815 War of 1812
1846-1848 Mexican-American War

U.S. Marine Corps image. Click for full size.

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3. U.S. Marine Corps

1861-1865 U.S. Civil War
1898 - Spanish-American War
1917-1918 World War I

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4. U.S. Navy

1941-1945 World War II
1945-1991 Cold War
1950-1953 Korean War

U.S. Air Force image. Click for full size.

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5. U.S. Air Force

1961-1975 Vietnam War
1990-1991 Persian Gulf War
2001 - Global War on Terrorism

U.S. Coast Guard image. Click for full size.

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6. U.S. Coast Guard

2001-2014 Afghanistan War
2003-2011 Iraq War

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7. Newfane Veterans Memorial

In Veterans Memorial Park, sandwiched between the town hall and a house (right) that had been converted into a bank (now vacant).

Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, May 14, 2018

8. Newfane Veterans Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 14, 2018, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.