GLBT Veterans Memorial - Desert Memorial Park - Cathedral City, CA
N 33° 49.095 W 116° 26.513
11S E 551650 N 3742144
This veterans memorial is located within Desert Memorial Park.
Waymark Code: WMQ489
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2015
Views: 3
This veterans memorial is part of a large veterans section within the cemetery. There are a number of veterans memorials located here, along with a Veterans Chapel.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Dedicated in Honor of Gay, Lesbians, Bisexual and Transgender Veterans Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice For the Cherished Freedom We Hold Dear and Enjoy Today
Marker Text:
THIS MEMORIAL
IS DEDICATED IN HONOR OF GAY, LESBIANS,
BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER VETERANS WHO
GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR THE
CHERISHED FREEDOM WE HOLD DEAR
AND ENJOY TODAY
DEDICATED MAY 27, 2001 BY AMVETS POST 66
Date of dedication: May 27, 2001
Who Put it Here?: AMVETS Post 66
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is comprised of a small, obelisk shaped monument made of granite. There's a small eagle symbol on one side. The plaque dedication is on the ground in front of the memorial. This memorial is located near the Veterans Chapel. This cemetery is very well maintained.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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