Veterans Memorial Park is a 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States. It has memorials to the military services, war veterans, and wars.[1]
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | 2100 Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway Port St. Lucie, Florida[1] |
| Coordinates | 27°16′41″N 80°19′08″W / 27.2781°N 80.3189°W |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Created | 1995 |
| Operated by | City of Port St. Lucie |
| Open | Year round |
| Status | Open |
History
editThe park was opened in 1995 and is laid out in the shape of a pentagon.[1][2]
Events
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On September 25, 2016, the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated at the park.[3] A "Gold Star" is a type of service flag that family members of those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces can display.
On April 20, 2024, the City of Port St. Lucie hosted a dedication ceremony and unveiling of the Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial of Florida.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Veterans Memorial Park". City of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Cross, Brandon D. (July 9, 2022) [June 27, 2022]. "Veterans Memorial Park Historical Marker". The Historical Marker Database. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Ketcham, MaryAnn. "Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedicated" Archived April 22, 2024, at the Wayback Machine, TCPalm.com, October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Perlis, Wicker (April 8, 2024). "Port St. Lucie ready to unveil memorial to Floridians who died in Iraq, Afghanistan wars". TCPalm.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
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