Rancho Tapo Community Park Veterans Plaza - Simi Valley, CA
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Veteran's Memorial Opened in 2002 to honor all U.S. Veterans.
Waymark Code: WM14E62
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
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The Veterans Plaza was opened in 2002 to honor all US Veterans. The Plaza includes several pieces of art as well as plaques containing information about wars dating back to the Revolutionary War, fountains and ponds, stone pilasters containing the names of local veterans, and flags for each branch of the service along with the California state flag, the US flag and the POW/MIA flag.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
All US wars dating back to the Revolutionary War.
In Honor Of: All U.S. Military Veterans who served our country throughout its history.
Marker Text:
Honoring All U.S. Military Veterans who served our country throughout its history.
The Veterans Plaza was possible because of a generous gift from Col. Patricia T. Murphy, A.N.C. (1920-1992)
World War II, 1944-1945
Chief Nurse, Vietnam War 1970-1971
Recipient of Pace Award, 1967
Dedicated November 11, 2002
Date of dedication: November 11, 2002
Who Put it Here?: Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is located in Rancho Tapo Community Park (aka Lemon Park by locals) near City Hall, the Police Department and the Public Library.
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Visit Instructions:
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