Purple Heart Park Memorial - Dunedin, FL
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N 28° 00.740 W 082° 47.379
17R E 324041 N 3099859
Dedicated to the recipients of this nation’s oldest military decoration, “The Purple Heart”
Waymark Code: WM5FPD
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2009
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Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of the Purple Heart
1782....1932
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: Purple Heart Recipients
Marker Text:
Dedicated to the Recipients of this Nation's Oldest Milistary Decoration "The Purple Heart"
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country's way to show they care.
If I could be seen by all mankind
Maybe peace will come in my lifetime.
Erected by MOPH JFK Chapter #1963
Dunedin American Legion Post #275 & VFW Post #2550
Who Put it Here?: MOPH JFK Chapter #1963, Dunedin American Legion Post #275 & VFW Post #2550
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is the focal point of this park...Purple Heart Park. The park was dedicated on August 7, 2008. It's located in downtown Dunedin at the corner of Main Street and Broadway. It is surrounded by many shops and restaurants. It's also near the Pinellas Trail.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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