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Eastchester Memorial Park

 
 
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
1. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Inscription.
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

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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

 
Erected 1972.
 
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #37 Richard M. Nixon series list.
 
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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gold Star Mothers Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Scarsdale Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. 1.7 miles away); Wayside Inn (approx. 2 miles away); Thomas Paine (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site of Daniel D. Tompkins Birthplace (approx. 2.6 miles away); Westchester County (approx. 2.7 miles away); Gen. Howe’s Headquarters (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eastchester.
 
Additional keywords. Veterans
 
Eastchester Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
2. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Eastchester Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
3. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Eastchester Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
4. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
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Eastchester Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
5. Eastchester Memorial Park Marker
Sign in the Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
6. Sign in the Park
Lt. Col. Sam Dirienzo
V.F.W
Post 2285
We are proud of our men
and women who served and
are serving our country.
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
7. Marker Near a Tree
In Memory Of
P.F.C. Samuel D. Ferrante
Dec. 5, 1923 Nov. 8, 1944
The Ferrante Family
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
8. Marker Near a Tree
Col. Dana B. Rasmussen, U.S.A.
Jan.25, 1928 – Mar. 24, 1990
Donated By
Angela and Noelle Rasmussen
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
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
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
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
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
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
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
13. Marker Near a Tree
Your Legacy Lives On
Joseph Saviano U.S. Navy WWI
The Saviano Family
Marker Near a Tree image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
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.

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