Eastchester in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Eastchester Memorial Park
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1. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
Eastchester Memorial Park. .
Memorial Park 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 ]
Presented To The People of Eastchester by the President of the United States. To honor those whose sacrifices are remembered here "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 ]
Eastchester Memorial Park 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.
Memorial Park
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 ]
Presented To The
People of Eastchester
by the
President of the United States
To honor those whose sacrifices are
remembered here
"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 ]
Eastchester Memorial Park
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
Location. 40° 57.908′ N, 73° 48.539′ W. Marker is in Eastchester, New York, in Westchester County. Memorial is at the intersection of
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White Plains Road (New York State Route 22) and California Road, on the left when traveling south on White Plains Road. Located in Eastchester Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eastchester NY 10709, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Lt. Col. Sam Dirienzo
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
In Memory Of
P.F.C. Samuel D. Ferrante
Dec. 5, 1923 Nov. 8, 1944
The Ferrante Family
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8. Marker Near a Tree
Col. Dana B. Rasmussen, U.S.A.
Jan.25, 1928 – Mar. 24, 1990
Donated By
Angela and Noelle Rasmussen
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9. Marker Near a Tree
In Memory Of
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
In Memory Of
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
In Loving Memory of
Captain Frank A. Pezzella
United States Air Force
February 29, 1944
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12. Marker Near a Tree
In Memory Of
Giuseppe Depippo
World War I Veteran
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13. Marker Near a Tree
Your Legacy Lives On
Joseph Saviano U.S. Navy WWI
The Saviano Family
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14. Marker Near a Tree
In Memory Of John J. Andres
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 978 times since then and 23 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.