Plaque at Firefighter's Memorial - Manchester, Connecticut
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N 41° 48.637 W 072° 31.259
18T E 705921 N 4631720
A red and white plaque.
Waymark Code: WM4RYH
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2008
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The Manchester Fire Fighters Memorial Garden is located at Fire Station 5, 331 Tolland Turnpike. Constructed and maintained by town Fire Fighters, the garden is a blend of memorials and plantings adjacent to the American flag. A “New York” memorial consists of two retired twin fire alarm boxes depicting the North and South World Trade Center towers. On either side of the towers, engraved in glass, are the names of all 343 New York Fire Fighters lost including their rank and assignment. A Worcester Memorial consists of a wooden gate with the names of the six Worcester Fire Fighters lost. Bushes spelling out a large W6 accompany the gate for an aerial tribute. The eternal hydrant flows water 24 hours daily. A carved stone headstone remembers town Fire Fighters that died in the line of duty. The centerpiece of the garden is a large, hand etched, memorial stone depicting Manchester’s two Quints, Old Glory and the American Eagle. The Memorial Garden was dedicated on September 11, 2002 in memory of all that answered the final alarm. Annually, on September 11, the department has a remembrance ceremony in the garden. Guests are welcome to stop by and view the Memorial Garden on any day. It’s a must-see attraction for citizens and visitors of Manchester.
Date of Dedication: 09/11/2002
Name of organization that built the memorial: Manchester Fire Department
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Text on the memorial:
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Physical address of memorial:
331 Tolland Turnpike
Manchester, CT USA
06042
Website for more information: [Web Link]
Additional coordinates: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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