Purple Heart Monument, Fort Myers, Florida
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Purple Heart Monument located at Veterans Memorial Park in Fort Myers, Florida
Waymark Code: WMTW1A
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2017
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Located in Veterans Memorial Park at the base of the Veterans Memorial Bridge at the intersections of Colonial Blvd overpass and McGregor Blvd. This park consists of several memorials to veterans including a Vietnam Memorial, US Submarine Veterans Memorial, Service Flagpoles, dedicated bricks, and other plagues.
Parking for this park is located under the bridge overpass just off McGregor Blvd. at San Marcos Street/Road.
Park is open 24 hours, 365 days.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
In Honor Of: Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars.
Marker Text:
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782-1932
My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care. If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Who Put it Here?: Dedicated to all veterans by MOPH # 696/DAV #128/FRA #144
Description of Memorial:
Monument is red granite on a concrete base.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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