Holyoke in Hampden County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Vietnam
1959 - 1975
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2012
1. Vietnam Marker
Center monument
With sincere appreciation to the men of Holyoke who gave their lives in the Republic of Vietnam. To the men and women called upon to serve during an era of discord and turmoil and did so with great personal strength and courage. To those who have not returned and may never return we will never close the book on you.
Left monument
Taps for a Buddy
Leonard L. Kaster 1/LT USAF Aug. 6, 1964 | Stanley P. Kierzek SGT USA July 20, 1965 | Robert G. Bousquet CORP USMC Aug. 18, 1965 | David L. Owens L/CORP USMC Oct. 5, 1966 | Ronald Giroux PFC USA Dec. 28, 1966
Right Monument
We Stand Free Because They Fought
Thomas M. Seklecki CORP USA Mar. 21, 1967 | George D. Lacus Jr. PFC USMC Oct. 26, 1967 | Donald A. Labonte HM3 USN Feb. 28, 1968 | Vincent O. McCann Jr. CORP USA Dec. 26, 1969 | Clayton K. Hough Jr. L/CORP USMC Feb. 9, 2004
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is July 20, 1965.
Location. 42° 12.517′ N, 72° 36.467′ W. Marker is in Holyoke, Massachusetts, in Hampden County. Marker is on Hampden Street west of Maple Street, on the left when traveling west. Monument plaza is located on the north end of Holyoke's Hampden Park bounded by Maple, Chestnut, Hampden
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean Veterans Memorial Plaza (here, next to this marker); Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred M. Smith Memorial Green (approx. 0.7 miles away); South Hadley Vietnam Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); South Hadley World War II Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); South Hadley Korean Conflict Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sheard Playground (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Holyoke.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2012
2. Center Monument
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, May 30, 2012
3. Text on Center Monument
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4. Text on Center Monument
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5. Left Monument
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6. Left Monument
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7. Left Monument
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8. Left Monument
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9. Left Monument
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10. Left Monument
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11. Right Monument
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12. Right Monument
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13. Right Monument
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14. Right Monument
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15. Right Monument
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16. Right Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on June 6, 2012, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
