City of Hazel Park Veterans Memorial - Hazel Park, Michigan
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N 42° 27.706 W 083° 06.222
17T E 327038 N 4703191
Outside the Hazel Park City Hall is an area of memorials with flags, and a large sign that says Salute to our Hometown Heroes.
Waymark Code: WM5VR7
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 7

The memorial is a small statue with a helmet and boots, and a flag. The marker reads:
"In honor of all residents and employees of the City of Hazel Park, Michigan who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America during times of peace, conflict or war. To fight for our country witout question or pause: For freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. When true to this glorius quest, they heart will be peacful and calm when laid to thy rest...

Never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
In Memory of:
PFC John WIlson Dearing
United States Army
Killed in Action: November 21st, 2005. Northern Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial

In Honor Of: In honor of all residents and employees of the City of Hazel Park, Michigan who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America during times of peace, conflict or war.

Marker Text:
In honor of all residents and employees of the City of Hazel Park, Michigan who have served in the armed forces of the United States of America during times of peace, conflict or war. To fight for our country witout question or pause: For freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. When true to this glorius quest, they heart will be peacful and calm when laid to thy rest... Never forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. In Memory of: PFC John WIlson Dearing United States Army Killed in Action: November 21st, 2005. Northern Iraq Operation Iraqi Freedom.


Date of dedication: Spring 2008

Who Put it Here?: The City of Hazel Park

Description of Memorial:
Outside the Hazel Park City Hall is an area of memorials with flags, and a large sign that says Salute to our Hometown Heroes.


Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed

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