Hillcrest Veterans Square
Hillcrest Veterans Squareis a triangle-shaped public park located inFresh Meadows, Queens,New York City.The square contains a monument erected by Hillcrest Post No. 1078 of theAmerican Legion.In 2005, the park’s original monument to the veterans was replaced by a more detailed design.[1]The new monument contains a plaque from the original monument along with excerpts from the poem “We Shall Keep the Faith”byMoina Michael.Its mention of the poppies growing inFlanders Fieldsinspired use of this flower as a symbol of remembrance for those who fought in the First World War. In addition to the monument, Hillcrest Veterans Square contains a flagpole and a red maple tree.
References
[edit]- ^Rhoades, Liz“In Time For Memorial Day, Veterans Unveil New Monument”Queens ChronicleJune 2, 2005
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