Dedicated - June 9, 2001
"In tribute to all who served and
gave their lives in defense of
our precious freedom"

Mayor Patrick A. Williams
Vice-Mayor Jim Ayres
Councilman James Conner
Councilwoman Chris Carlson-Buydos
Councilwoman Joan Good

On August 2, 1990, the Iraqi Army
invaded Kuwait. This invasion
triggered a United States response,
Operation DESERT SHIELD, to stop
any invasion of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
On January 17, 1991, the US led coalition
launched air attacks against Iraqi targets.
On February 24, coalition ground forces
began their attack. On February 27,
Kuwait City was liberated and allied forces
drove Iraqi forces back well into Iraq.
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"Your services are forever remembered
by all who see this memorial."
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Dedicated November 11th, 2005

"THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO HONORS THE
COURAGE, SACRIFICE, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY
FROM ITS VIETNAM VETERANS."

DECEMBER 7, 1941

PRESENTED TO

BY THE

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION
CHAPTER 27

NOVEMBER 11, 2003

Joseph Patrick Pink, or "Joey" as he was known, was a gifted man who
led a remarkable life. In every endeavor, he demonstrated an affinity for serving others.

As a youth, Joey enjoyed skateboarding, surfing, Boy Scouts, baseball, and football. He was
a three-time Little League All-Star and batting champion, and he was an extraordinary football
player with professional aspirations. His gridiron feats as No. 23 for the San Jacinto High
Tigers were chronicled in the local paper where a sportswriter called him "Crazy Legs Pink."

Joey also cherished singing, art, and education. He attended Mount San Jacinto
Community College as an art major and became skilled in Native American art.

Joey's athletic prowess, cultural interests, and academic appreciation were only surpassed
by his love for friends, family, and country. He responded to his nation's call to duty by
volunteering for the army and serving in the Vietnam War. On the day he left for service
he said: "I know that I am not coming back home. I would like everyone to realize how
important education is and how important it is that we live in peace."

Specialist 4th Class, U.S. Army
Unit: Company D, 5th Batallion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
The monument image of Specialist 4th Class Joseph Pink throwing a hand grenade
was recreated from an actual photograph taken during combat in Vietnam.

Bronze Star (Posthumous) * Air Medal (Posthumous) * Purple Heart (Posthumous)
Combat Infantry Badge * National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Viet Nam Commendation Medal * Viet Nam Service Medal

The City of San Jacinto in collaboration with the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, the Pala Band of
Mission Indians, and the Pink family, established this memorial to honor Joseph Patrick
"Joey" Pink's legacy of embracing life, valor and sacrifice on the
battlefield, and distinguished service on behalf of
this community and a grateful nation.

       A LOYAL                              A PROUD      
AMERICAN SOLDIER            NATIVE AMERICAN

DEDICATED

The City of San Jacinto honors the
commitments and the sacrifices made
by our nation's prisoners of war and those
who are still missing in action.
We support and expect the fullest possible
accounting of all Americans missing as
a result of the nation's past conflicts.
Until they come home, let us renew our
commitment to them and their families and
never rest until they are all accounted for.
We dedicate this memorial as a reminder that

and that many are still paying a tremendous
price so we can live in freedom.

THE B-17 "FLYING FORTRESS" WAS THE FIRST PRODUCTION FOUR
ENGINE BOMBER FLOWN BY THE ARMY AIR FORCE, (EARLIER, THE
"ARMY AIR CORPS"), DURING WORLD WAR II. THE B-17 FLEW IN
EVERY THEATER, BUT MOSTLY IN THE EUROPEAN AND MEDITERRANEAN
THEATERS. THE "G" MODEL, WAS THE MOST PRODUCED MODEL (8,680),
AND ALTHOUGH BASICALLY THE SAME AS THE EARLIER "F" MODEL,
IT HAD A CHIN TURRET WITH TWO FIFTY CALIBER MACHINE GUNS
AND TWO CHEEK GUN POSITIONS, EACH MOUNTING SINGLE FIFTY
CALIBER MACHINE GUNS. IN ALL THERE WERE THIRTEEN FIFTY
CALIBER MACHINE GUNS MOUNTED IN THE "G" MODEL B-17.

THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO DEDICATES THIS ANCHOR FROM THE
USS CLEVELAND IN HONOR OF ALL U.S. NAVY PERSONNEL
WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AMERICA'S SECURITY AT SEA.

Commissioned on April 21, 1967, and first saw action in the
Vietnam War during the "Tet Offensive" in 1967 and in
1990-91 served in "Operation Desert Shield / Storm".


Key Facts
Austin Class Amphibious Transport Ship
Anchor weight - 22,500 lbs.
Displacement (Full) 17,326 tons
Armament: Two Phalanx Machine Guns, Two MK 38 Guns
Eight .50 caliber machine guns
Speed: 21 Knots
Home Port: San Diego, California

The United States Navy is gratefully acknowledged for
their generous contribution to this monument

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a military branch of the United
States involved in maritime law, mariner assistance, and search & rescue.

The Coast Guard's roots lie in the Revenue Cutter Service, which was
founded on August 4, 1790, as part of the Department of the Treasury.

The Coast Guard was created in 1915 by an Act of Congress, with the merger
of the Revenue Cutter Service and the United States Lifesaving Service. The
United States Lighthouse Service was merged into the Coast Guard in 1939.

Upon a declaration of war or when the President directs, the Coast
Guard operates under the authority of the Department of the Navy.

February 25, 2003, the Coast Guard became part of the Department of
Homeland Security.

The Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready."