City of Easthampton
(Population 16,180)

WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam

World War: "In Honor Of Those Who Served In 1917 The World War 1918 These Gave Their Lives"

Two large bronze plaques side-by-side list 687 residents who served in that war while the upper plaque list those twenty who made the Supreme Sacrifice. The plaques are mounted on the north side (opposite side of WWII) of a dignified semi-circular memorial made of Barre, Vermont white granite, designed by Donald E. Mitchell of the local Mitchell Co. Cost $4,500 and Dedicated on July 30, 1924. Twenty Easthampton veterans made the supreme sacrifice in the World War. 

World War II: "World War II In Honor Of Those Who Served 1941-1945 These Made The Supreme Sacrifice (List of sixty-one Easthampton Veterans)"

Nine bronze tablets listing the names of the 1,560 men and women of Easthampton who served in World War II and the sixty-one who made the Supreme Sacrifice are mounted on the south side of the World War Veterans Memorial. Cost $25,000 and dedicated May 26, 1997.

Korea: "Korea 1950-1953 (List Three Veterans) Freedom Is Not Free"

Etched in the black granite is a picture of each veteran, their name, branch of service, birth and the Killed in Action date. Matching the symbol to the left of their name with the symbol on the map signifies the location of where the battle occurred that these men lost their lives. This polished black granite memorial stands in front and to the left of the World War II memorial. Surrounded by a semi-circular brick walkway with lighting and a flagpole. Dedicated May 27, 1996.

Vietnam: "Vietnam 1959 - 1975 (List Five Veterans) See What We Saw Feel What We Felt"

This polished black granite memorial standing to the right of the World War II memorial was dedicated on Memorial Day May 27, 1996 honoring these fine young men who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam. The Western Mass Chapter III VIETNAM Veterans Of America donated the Flagpole.

This well-planned, thoughtful and exquisite veterans' memorial is one of exceptional beauty. It is the ideal memorial signifying extraordinary historical importance to the Easthampton community that remembers its war heroes. This author recommends a visit to this memorial by future memorial committees of any community and all citizens of our great Commonwealth.

Thank you: John S. Parsons, Director Veteran Services and John (Jack) Ramsey. Jr.

Copyright (c) 2004 Dennis Rindone
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