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 First Tear - Middletown, CT Posted by:  chrissyml
N 41° 33.589 W 072° 40.200
18T E 694295 N 4603527
A statue in a veterans memorial
Waymark Code: WM1608N
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2022
Views: 2
From the park's website: "A life size, original, bronze sculpture named First Tear created especially for the CT Trees of Honor Memorial by Vietnam veteran and sculptor Andrew Chernak of Springfield, PA. is situated on a massive 30” light granite base in front of the three flagpoles in the Flag Ceremonial Plaza. Mr. Chernak also created a bronze sculpture to honor Gold Star Mothers located in Waterbury, CT City Hall. He is also commissioned to install a Gold Star Mothers sculpture in Arlington National Cemetery." source: ( visit link)
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans
Marker Text:
First Tear sculpture by Andrew Chernak. This statue was inspired by the ultimate sacrifice of our brave military men and women. It is also reminiscent of my own memories as an Infantryman in Viet Nam. When time and situation allowed, our fallen were held and often knelt over by their brothers in arms. Tears were shed unashamedly by seasoned veterans and new men alike. Theirs were the first tears to fall for the American hero. Before their families knew of their loss, it was our honor to be their family until they were returned home. It is my hope that this statue honors them for their sacrifice and gives their families the knowledge and comfort that though far from home, their loved ones were with family. We will carry their memory with us for the rest of our lives. This statue strikingly reminds the visiting public of our debt to these brave American heroes.
Date of dedication: 2016
Who Put it Here?: City of Middletown and State of Connecticut
Description of Memorial:
The Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial is a memorial park in Middletown, CT. It has trees planted in memory of veterans who have died from around the state. It also has a memorial to canine soldiers, a 9/11 memorial, a military museum, and a helicopter on display.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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