Rich Guadagno - Baskett Slough NWR, Polk County, Oregon - 9/11 Memorial Sites on Waymarking.com

This memorial is in memory of Rich Guadagno, who was the manager of Baskett Slough and Ankeny Wildlife Refuges in Oregon's Willamette Valley for eight years. The memorial is located within a kiosk at the summit of Mt. Baldy, a peak that overlooks the wildlife refuge. It is accessible by way of an excellent trail and is approximately three-quarters of a mile from the closest parking area. To get to the parking area, an easy way is via Coville Road, off Highway 99W.

The additional coordinates listed below are for the entry to the parking area at the trailhead. An informational sign at that location also provides information about Mr. Guadagno.

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Date of Dedication: 01/17/2001 Name of organization that built the memorial: U.S. Department of the Interior Private or Public Monument?: Government Text on the memorial: In MEMORY OF RICH GUADAGNO 1962-2001   Rich Gudagno was the refuge manager at Baskett Slough and Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge from 1992-2000. He led many successful efforts to improve the management of these refuges.   Tragically, Rich was aboard hijacked flight 93 that crashed in rural Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. Rich's passion for life and dedication to family, friends and wildlife was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed.      November 17, 2001 Physical address of memorial: 10995 Hwy 22 Dallas, OR USA 97338 Additional coordinates: N 44° 57.711 W 123° 15.440 Website for more information: [Web Link]

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