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Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Jack Feenstra

Jack Feenstra — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:24:43 +0000

We were so moved on our first visit with our grandchildren, that we went back the next day from Boston to study and digest the details. Incredibly moving!

Comment on 27th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Gettysburg by Steve Light

Steve Light — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:43:05 +0000

You state that the monument on Brooke avenue and the monument in the Wheatfield were dedicated on the same day. This is incorrect. The regiment dedicated its monument in the Wheatfield in October of 1885, along with the advanced marker near Brooke Avenue.

In October of 1889 the second monument was dedicated on Brooke Avenue, placed there because by that time the regiment had received a $1000 appropriation (provided to all Connecticut regiments) with which to erect a monument at Gettysburg.

The monuments were dedicated four years apart.

Comment on Veterans Memorial Park, Plainville by Romeo Boucher

Romeo Boucher — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:48:18 +0000

Did you know that three young men who graduated from PHS class of 1966, all served in Vietnam as Marines. All meant each other over there and were not awhere that each went into the Corps. One of these men I saw for the fist time during combat. My unit had been ambushed and we were retaking a hill when I ran past our corpsman bent over working on this wounded Marine. I recognized him. I didn,t say anything to him because we were under heavey enemy fire. I know that Jim Van Beveran lived to come home. I don,t know if he is still alive today, but if he is, I hope that he is well and remember that your old classmate was there with you. Semper Fi, Sgt. Romeo Boucher USMC 2nd Battalion 9th Marines. Plainville High School Class of 1966.

Comment on 26th Regiment Volunteer Infantry Monument, Norwich by James

James — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:36:03 +0000

The cross shaped emblem on the obelisk is the badge of the Army’s 19th Corps. The official description when this badge was designed was a “fan leaved cross with octagonal center” The 26th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry was created as a unit under the 19th Corps. My ancestor fought in the 26th Connecticut, Company E.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Joe Kosty

Joe Kosty — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:17:12 +0000

Just saw the new Kirk Cameron movie “Monument” which tells the story of The Forefathers, and how America has to find it’s way in 2012 and get back on track the way the Forefathers intended us to be.. Go see it! great show…This Monument is promenantly featured and the story behind it is fascinating.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Dave Pelland

Dave Pelland — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:07:20 +0000

Hi Kristin – Best address would be 70 Allerton Street.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Kristin Priore

Kristin Priore — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:49:56 +0000

What address would you put in to reach the Forefathers’ Monument?

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Maxine Smelts

Maxine Smelts — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:35 +0000

I never knew about this inspiring monument in that it not only honors our forefathers but also to the unmistaken steps of success for our nation by being a people under God.

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by David Ingrassia

David Ingrassia — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:48:20 +0000

Not a crown of thorns, its a birds nest…

Comment on National Monument to the Forefathers, Plymouth, Mass. by Peter Krauss

Peter Krauss — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:43:20 +0000

I know that the nest on faith’s head was not in the original plan, but doesn’t it look like a crown of thorns?