Catholic War Veterans - Assumption Grotto - Detroit,MI
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N 42° 25.690 W 082° 58.804
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This memorial was found at the Assumption Grotto cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM7QD8
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2009
Views: 14
Michigan law prevents entry to cemeteries between dusk and dawn.
This cemetery is completely fenced. Please click the view nearest waymarks for non-memorial related cemetery details, which are well covered in their own categories. This marker is found near the front gate. It is an inscribed stone, with inset medalions. The plants are well cared for.
Parking is available just outside the cemetery in a well maintained and safe lot.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Complex
Also known as Assumption Grotto Church Complex is on the National Register of Historic places
13770 Gratiot Ave., Detroit
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Catholic War Veterans of the USA
Marker Text:
Stand for a moment in silence,
and let there rise from your heart
a prayer beseeching almighty God
the father of us all, to grant to
the souls of our departed comerads
a peace and a glory that is theirs
because of the sacrifice they
made that other men might live.
Andrew R. Strable
Catholic War Veterans
Post 318
Memorial
1994
GOD - COUNTRY - HOME
OUR DEAD -ARE NOT- Unknown soldiers
Dedicated August 1967
Catholic War Veterans of the USA
Date of dedication: August 1967
Who Put it Here?: Catholic War Veterans of the USA - Andrew R. Strable Post 318
Description of Memorial:
The marker is near the gate to the cemetery. It is an inscribed stone, with inset medalions.
The plants are well cared for.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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