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Tag Archives: Memorial Brick Pavers

Remembering AMM2 Loyce Edward Deen

Jun

5

2018

Lee Heavlin

Did you know that Chapel Hill was a preflight training station for Naval Aviators?  Did you know that Horace Williams Air Field was used for flight training? And, Did you know that 18,700 young aviators graduated and then headed for advanced aviation training and the war?  If you didn’t, you are not alone and this is why we are building the Orange County Veterans Memorial.

Orange County supported the war effort in many ways, but Naval Aviation and the Navy’s V-12 program was vital to our success at sea.  Everyone who called Orange County their home as they participated in the V-12 program deserves recognition.  We hope that family members and alumni will remember that and consider a memorial brick paver to honor one or more of them.  Many never returned.  Many were buried at sea.  This is just one of those stories shared with you in a video.

It was during the Battle of Manila Bay on November 5th, 1944.  Aviation Machinist Mate (Gunner) 2nd Class Loyce Edward Deen was the turret gunner in a TBF Avenger Aircraft.  The mission was with Torpedo Squadron VT15, Air Group 15, off USS ESSEX (CV-9) for Battle of Manila Bay. His aircraft landed safely, but his gun and his seat were riveted with shell fire.  His canopy was shattered and his body so tattered that it could not be removed.  His fingerprints were recorded, his body covered with a shroud, and his TBF Avenger was taken aft and placed in honor at center on the tail-end of the flight deck. 

The crew gathered for committal services and prayer, then the TBF Avenger was gently slid off the deck into the sea.  Burial at sea was an all too common occurrence in battle, but this event was captured on film.  AMM2 Deen has the distinction of being the only naval aviator buried at sea in his aircraft.  It reminds us of the sacrifice made by the many Navymen and women, and, of course, Marines–many trained right here in Orange County.  We share the video with you…  We, local veterans and families of veterans, still remember the sacrifices of the many who did not return home.  How can we possibly forget?  Donate today.

Posted in Brick Pavers, Donations, World War II | Tags: Donations, Memorial Brick Pavers, Orange County Veterans Memorial |

Brick Pavers Are Available

Nov

9

2017

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Some like to memorialize a family member, friend, or veterans group.  The The Orange County Memorial  walkways  provide this opportunity.  Engraved pavers are 4″ x 8″ and 8″ x 8″ in size and cost $100 and $200, respectively.

We have memorial brick program for the Orange County Veterans Memorial and it is available for mail order now.  We will expand our on-line options in time for Christmas orders.

Our immediate goal is to produce 2,300 individual pavers for the first phase of construction.  This is the flag plaza area.  You do not want to miss the opportunity to have your family or relative honored in the first 2,300-brick group.  Order your brick pavers now.  They are ready for ordering today.  Learn more

Visit the Memorial on Friday, November 10th, at 11 a.m. for our Veterans Day Ceremony.  And, while you are there, explore our first phase and view the architect’s sketches and samples at the entrance kiosk.  Learn more about this event.

Posted in Brick Pavers, Donations, Veterans Day | Tags: Memorial Brick Pavers, Orange County Veterans Memorial, Veterans Day 2017 |

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