Dedicated Bench in Court Square - Springfield, MA
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A dedicated bench next to the Marine Memorial in Court Square in Springfield.
Waymark Code: WMCNCG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2011
Views: 3
The Marine Memorial is flanked by two granite benches. The southwest bench has the following dedication to a Marine:
EARL "DUKE" BELTON Jr.
July 23, 1933 - August 7, 2007
"Everything is Beautiful"
USMC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING CHAMP, HAMPDEN CO. SHERIFF
SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT COURT OFFICER
BOXING COACH AND MENTOR
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER, BROTHER, GRANDFATHER
This bench will give rest to the weary, just as "Duke's" work in Springfield
was the "wind beneath the wings of many people"
Where is this bench located?: Court Square in downtown Springfield, MA
Who is this bench honoring?: Earl "Duke" Belton Jr.
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