Sanford Veterans Memorial Park
Posted by: 
moochie
N 28° 48.942 W 081° 16.083
17R E 473845 N 3187596
This park honors veterans from wars throughout the history of our country.
Waymark Code: WMWCH
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2006
Views: 92
A beautiful park on the riverwalk in Sanford, Florida. It honors all of the veterans who have fought for the freedom of this country. Each side of the monument has a quote, reminding us of our freedom and what it might take to keep it. Quotes from Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, JKF and Patrick Henry catch your eye, and the reflection of the heavens.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
This walkway includes bricks bearing the names of many wars that have been fought in the history of our country.
In Honor Of: To All Veterans Who Have Served Their Country Well
Marker Text:
MEMORIAL PARK
DEDICATED 1973
TO ALL VETERANS
WHO HAVE SERVED
THEIR COUNTRY WELL
CITY OF SANFORD
Date of dedication: 1973
Who Put it Here?: City of Sanford, Sanford Community Redevelopment and Veterans of Central Florida
Description of Memorial:
This memorial park is located on the shores of Lake Monroe in Sanford. This park, although dedicated in 1973, has been through a great change. The monument has recently been placed there, as well as the brick walkway. The walkway around the monument has bricks engraved with the names of veterans.
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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.