Veterans Memorial - Restlawn Memorial Gardens - Port Charlotte, FL
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rogueblack
N 27° 00.473 W 082° 07.364
17R E 388611 N 2987803
Restlawn Memorial Gardens greets visitors near its entrance with a memorial to U.S. Military Veterans.
Waymark Code: WM3EXA
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2008
Views: 36
Just inside the entrance of Restlawn Memorial Gardens along Forrest Nelson in Port Charlotte, a U.S. Flag flies high above a plaque that states:
Flag flying high in memory of our veterans
Above the plaque, is a smaller plaque that reads:
In loving memory of Harvey T. Crandall
U.S.M.C.
By wife and daughters
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Our Veterans and also Harvey T. Crandall
Who Put it Here?: The wife and daughters of U.S. Marine Harvey T. Crandall
Description of Memorial:
Restlawn Memorial Gardens is a serene cemetery with shading oaks covered in spanish moss, beautiful stone sculptures, and whimsical winding paths. Morning joggers enjoy the paved pathways. Restlawn's design incorporates its occupants as a historical garden, rather than segregating them as a graveyard.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.