Presque Isle Breakwater - Marquette, Mi
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 46° 34.807 W 087° 22.878
16T E 470784 N 5158576
Memorial to two Northern Michigan University students, Kurt A. Buffington and Shane C. Kulchyski who lost their lives when they were swept off the breakwater in 1988.
Waymark Code: WMC93A
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DudleyGrunt
Views: 8

The brass plaque on the stone monument reads:

WARNING

The awesome beauty of Lake Superior's waves have their dark and tragic side. The tremendous force of the waves and the frigid water can overpower even the strongest swimmers.

DO NOT WALK ON THE BREAKWALL WHEN WAVES ARE HIGH

We Remember

Kurt A. Buffington (1970 - 1988) Shane C. Kulchyski (1970 - 1988)

Forever young Forever in our hearts

Shane Kulchyski was hit by a wave and swept off the breakwall during high waves on October 4, 1988. Kurt Buffington attempted to rescue him. They drowned in turbulent waters next to the breakwall. Both young men were freshmen at Northern Michigan University. This memorial and warning was donated by the students of Northern Michigan University, the families, and friends of Kurt and Shane as a warning to others. May whoever is drawn to the breakwall when waves are high heed the warning so that no other lives will be lost.
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Sponsor(s): The students of Northern Michigan University, the families, and friends of the two young men.

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