Never Forget Plaque, Fort Myers, Florida
Posted by: BoomersOTR
N 26° 35.215 W 081° 52.059
17R E 413601 N 2940976
Located in the Page Field Airport/Terminal Plaza at 5200 Captain Channing Page Drive in Fort Myers, FL.
Waymark Code: WMV4DC
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/21/2017
Views: 2
Plague is located at base of flagpoles honoring all members of all armed forces. Besides the text on the plaque there are also the seals/symbols of the following armed forces:
U.S. Army
U.S. Navy
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marines
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Merchant Marines
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: American Armed Forces members
Marker Text: This facility was inspired by the dedication and bravery of our American armed forces: those who have served and those who continue to serve our great Nation in peacetime and in war.
Whether on the battlefield or in vital support missions, each service member put Country before self, and swore an oath to defend their Nation.
Untold numbers have made the ultimate sacrifice that we may continue to enjoy the fruits of our freedom. Many remain unaccounted for to this day.
This aviation plaza that stand before you is dedicated to their courage, sacrifice and devotion.
We must never forget."
Who Put it Here?: unknown
Description of Memorial: Located at the entrance to the Page Field Terminal building at the base of the flagpoles in the plaza. Flagpoles fly the following flags:
United States flag
Florida State flag
POW/MIA flag
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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