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Story of monuments creation:

  • History of fundraising (see brochure below)
  • Construction (see brochure below)
  • History of fundraising & construction (see Beirut Memorial [Marine Corps Service Support Schools])
  • Origin of words: "THEY CAME IN PEACE"

Many States in the USA also have State Monuments:

  • Pennsylvania (at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia - photo to come soon)
  • Florida (just dedicated a monument in 1996)
  • Many more states also (photos will be solicited and placed here)

Monument Statistics:

  • Tree Project - A tree for each serviceman planted along Lejeune Blvd.
  • Monument - Depicts significance of trees
  • Dedicated - October 22, 1988
  • Photos - [ Outside | Wall | Plaza | Statue ]


  • 3-D Model [QTVR rotatable]
  • Cost - Funded by donations ($271,000)
  • Materials - Georgia white granite wall and bronze statue
  • Artistic significance - stairstep blocks indicate collapsed building
  • Tree Project - A tree for each serviceman planted along Lejeune Blvd.


Beirut Memorial Brochure:



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Created 07/21/96 | Last Modified 10/26/99

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Jeffrey A. Hamman