"Watchfires"

"Watchfires" (HM1L41)

Location: Piermont, NY 10968 Rockland County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 2.581', W 73° 53.809'

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The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 333, Rockland County observes Memorial Day every May 30th at Piermont Pier
An annual event at several locations in our country; the "Watchfires" are lit at midnight with full military honors. A 24 hour vigil follows to remember those who have sacrificed their lives in the cause of freedom and democracy in all the wars and conflicts throughout our nation's history.
This area has been dedicated in perpetuity for that purpose by the Village of Piermont
May 30th, 2000
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HM NumberHM1L41
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Year Placed2000
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, June 15th, 2015 at 6:04pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 592719 N 4544118
Decimal Degrees41.04301667, -73.89681667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 2.581', W 73° 53.809'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 2' 34.86" N, 73° 53' 48.54" W
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Area Code(s)845, 914
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 200 Ferry Rd, Piermont NY 10968, US
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