Hero's Walk and Freedom Trees at Cecil Field
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N 30° 13.783 W 081° 53.440
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A memorial for aviators killed in combat while stationed at NAS Cecil Field, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM2XGP
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2008
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Naval Air Station Cecil Field was operational from the 1940's until the late 1990's, when it was decommissioned by the Navy. This walk honors the aviators from the base that were killed while serving their country during war. Each aviator has a small marker and tree in their honor along the walk; there are fifteen markers and trees in total. A plaque explaining the walk is at one end, and a sculpture with four of the planes used at Cecil is at the other.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
Vietnam and Desert Storm
In Honor Of: To each of our fallen comrades who have made the ultimate sacrifice in combat.
Who Put it Here?: Naval Air Station Cecil Field
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is next to the base's chapel, along one of the main roads. Now that the base is no longer used by the Navy, its a very quiet area. The walk leads back to a couple more memorials, for Vietnam POW/MIAs, and those who served in Desert Storm.
Date of dedication: Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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