Veterans Memorial - Alexandria Bay, NY
Posted by: jiggs11
N 44° 20.183 W 075° 55.017
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Bronze Veterans Memorial Sculpture located next to the American Legion Post in Alexandria Bay, NY
Waymark Code: WMKZEK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2014
Views: 3
New bronze "reversed Rifle" sculpture located in the Veterans Memorial area north of the American legion Post in Alexandria Bay.
The sculture features the boots, helmet and reversed rifle, indicative of the battlefield fallen, friend or foe, which has become prevalent during recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas.
The brass marker at its base features the shierlds of the USA, USMC, USN, USAF and the USCG.
Text reads:
"All Gave Some, Some Gave All"
Dedicated to the memory of all who
proudly served and protected their country.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Who Served
Marker Text: "All Gave Some, Some Gave All"
Dedicated to the memory of all who
proudly served and protected their country.
Date of dedication: Unknown
Who Put it Here?: Town of Alexandria Bay
Description of Memorial: The bronze sculture features the boots, helmet and reversed rifle, indicative of the battlefield fallen, friend or foe, which has become prevalent during recent conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and other areas.
This, and several other monuments, sit at the base of a bedrock escarpment behind the American Legion Post in Alexandria Bay.
There are dedicated pavers at its base.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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