Veterans Memorial, Central Park - San Mateo, California
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hotshoe
N 37° 33.691 W 122° 19.292
10S E 559921 N 4157382
Modest plaque honoring all San Mateo veterans
Waymark Code: WM4Y3Y
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2008
Views: 6
This bronze plaque is on a small rock plinth under a young spreading redwood tree. There are several old-growth redwoods in the park; eventually this one will reach their stature and be a fitting monument to the memory of the veterans it honors.
San Mateo is a city which takes pride in remembering its veterans. Across the path is a monument to a special group of San Mateo soldiers, the 442 Regimental Combat Team of Japanese-American soldiers of WW II.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: San Mateo veterans of all wars
Marker Text:
VETERANS MEMORIAL
Dedicated to the San Mateo veterans of all wars
both living and dead
who faithfully and honorably served their country
Presented on the occasion of
the 100th anniversary of the city of
San Mateo
September 4, 1994
Date of dedication: September 4, 1994
Who Put it Here?: not listed
Description of Memorial:
San Mateo's Central Park is a jewel in an urban setting. There are playgrounds, picnic areas, and a rose-garden gazebo perfect for weddings. On a quiet, wooded side of this large park are three different veteran's memorials. I found this one while walking to the Japanese tea garden and 442 memorial nearby.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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