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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Jeffrey A. Hamman