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 VFW Memorial - McCormick Park - St Helens, OR Posted by:  howarthe
N 45° 51.090 W 122° 48.971
10T E 514271 N 5077564
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL in McCormick Park Dedicated May 7, 1995 In honor of all Veterans who served their country
Waymark Code: WM9KPY
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 08/30/2010
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This memorial is dedicated to all veterans. It features an interesting piece of artillery, benches, flag pole and several stones.
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL
in McCormick Park
Dedicated May 7, 1995
In honor of all Veterans
who served their country |
IN MEMORIAM
TO HONOR THE MEN AND
WOMEN OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
WHO SERVED AND DIED IN
WORLD WAR II
PLACED BY V.G.W. POST 1440
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IN MEMORIAM
TO HONOR THE MEN AND
WOMEN OF COLUMBIA COUNTY
WHO SERVED IN THE
KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS
PLACED BY V.G.W. POST 1440
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IN MEMORY OF MARSHAL DALES A. PERRY
Marshal for the City of St. Helens, Oregon
January 14, 1924 until November 22, 1924
Died in the line of duty serving the citizens of the City of St. Helens
November 22, 1924
"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends."
John 15:13
Dedicated by the citizens of St. Helens in honor of his dedicated service and exceptional life on May 30, 2005 |
Marshal Perry was killed in a motorcycle accident attempting to stop a vehicle during a period of fog. (Source: Fallen Officers at Oregon.gov)
Dedicatory plaques on the benches:
DEDICATED TO THOSE
WHO HAVE SERVED
OUR COUNTRY
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Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War II, Vietnam War, Korean War
In Honor Of: In honor of all Veterans who served their country
Marker Text:
see long description for marker text
Date of dedication: 05/07/1995
Who Put it Here?: PLACED BY V.G.W. POST 1440
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is located in McCormick Park, a rather large park which includes a campground, several picnic areas, baseball fields and a playground.
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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