Florence, SC Veterans Park – An Honored and Respected Tribute to our Military
By Mark A. Leon
On a rare occasion, you find a place ordained with honesty, emotion, respect and admiration. A place that pays tribute to those dedicated contributors who put their lives on the line to stand beside the flag of freedom. On this, our Memorial Day Weekend, we had a chance to take a solemn walk through the Florence Veterans Park and pay tribute to the branches of military and their continued dedication to the preservation of freedom.
The following pictures will paint a beautiful picture, but walking through this pristine park, we were honored to say this is a testimony to the commitment South Carolina places on the importance of military service and the honor it deserves.
To the City of Florence and all the people that made this park possible, thank you and for all those that have and continue to wear the uniform proud, we are indebted to you and your service.
If you have not visited this park, located just over two hours northwest of Charleston, we urge you to spend time here. This is a park that we would categorize in the level of some of the most cherished tribute parks in Washington, D.C.
Take a virtual walk with us through Florence Veterans Park
Saluting the Flag
Center courtyard monument
Memorial Fountain
Purple Heart Monument
Memorial Wall
USS South Carolina Bell
MIA Memorial
Merchant Marine
Armed Forces
Flags of Pride
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Marine Corps
The Oath of Enlistment
Desert Storm
Branches of the Armed Forces
U.S. Navy
Family Reunited
9/11 Pentagon Memorial
To those that have served, we thank you.
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I am a 30 year retired AF CMSGT and my son is a 5 1/2 year medically retired AF SSgt. I would like to get our names added to the Veteran’s of Florence wall. How much does I`t cos`t aqnd how long does it take? I have both DD Form 2014s. Are we too late for the service on Friday? I can be reached 843-319-8789.
To Chief Addison, I am a retired Chief and did attend the ceremonie you referred to and I can say it and the Florence Veterans Park is the best I have ever seen. Recognition of veterans by the groupg that manage the park is their dedication and they do a stelled job. I am again proud to be a veteran and to have served in Vietnam due, in no small part, to this park and the festivities presented here. I hope you did get your and your son’s name on the wall. If I can help in any way give me a call and leave a message 843-393-1892