Police Memorial Plaza - Palm Springs CA
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PeterNoG
N 33° 49.274 W 116° 30.755
11S E 545106 N 3742441
This Police Memorial is in front of the Police Station on S. Civic Dr in Palm Springs, California.
Waymark Code: WMAPX2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2011
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The centerpiece of the Plaza is a bronze sculpture by local sculptor, Jeffery A. Fowler. The sculpture is generally dedicated "To those law enforcement officers that made the ultimate sacrifice" and specifically dedicated:
In memory of
Gale Gene Eldridge
Killed in Line of Duty
Jan.18, 1961
and also:In memory of
Lyle Wayne Larrabee
Killed in Line of Duty
Jan.1, 1962
The sculpture depicts the open door of a police car with one Police Officer tending to a fellow Officer who has been shot.
Website pertaining to the memorial: [Web Link]
List if there are any visiting hours:
24/7
Entrance fees (if it applies):
none
Type of memorial: Monument
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