Heroes of the War on Terror - Granby, CT - Non-Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

A granite monument honoring the heroes of the war on terror has a bronze plaque honoring North Granby resident Army Spc. Richard C. Emmons III who was killed in Afghanistan. The granite monument is inscribed:

HONORING HEROES OF THE
WAR ON TERROR

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SHANNON-SHATTUCK POST 182
AMERICAN LEGION

The plaque is inscribed:

RICHARD C. EMMONS III
SPEC. US ARMY
MAY 31, 2011
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The reverse of the monument contains the bronze emblem of the American Legion.

Spc. Richard C. Emmons III was a signal support systems specialist assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, La. He died on May 31, 2011 at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds received when his unit was hit with a rocket propelled grenade. He was 22 years old and survived by his mother and stepfather.

Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): War on Terror implies all activity against Al Qaeda and ISIL since 9/11/2001 especially the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. In Honor Of: Heroes in the War on Terror Marker Text: see long description Who Put it Here?: Shannon-Shattock Post 182 American Legion Description of Memorial: Newer monument on a town green with other memorials as far back as the Civil War. No parking at the very busy intersection but parking is available on the dead end street Park Place. Date of dedication: Not listed

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