U.S. Navy Seabees Memorial - North Tonawanda, NY
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N 43° 02.338 W 078° 53.229
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A large memorial dedicated to the Seabee branch of the U.S. Navy can be found in a park in North Tonawanda, NY.
Waymark Code: WM224G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2007
Views: 110
This now nationally famous memorial monument stands proudly in a beautiful public park on the shores of the mighty Niagara River, a few miles upstream of Niagara Falls. It was officially dedicated June 8, 1996 by Radm. David Nash, Officer in charge of all U.S. Naval Construction Forces. It is an outstanding example of the Seabee "can-do" spirit. The monument was built by the members of the Island X-8 NY, and was financed by donations for space on the wall for Seabee's names and units. It also has a section for Military friends of Seabee's as well as a section for civilian friends of Seabee's. Many local businesses donated both materials and services.
Source: Informational brochure available at the memorial.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: A tribute to all Seabees past - present - future
Date of dedication: June 8, 1996
Who Put it Here?: The members of N.S.V.A. Island X-8 of the Niagara Frontier, Tonawanda, NY
Description of Memorial:
The memorial consists of a brick wall with several brass or bronze plaques, inscribed with names of those men and women involved with the U.S. Seabees. In front of the wall is a bulldozer. Opposite the wall is a smaller brick pedestal with a carving of a Seabee veteran on top.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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