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Matthew J. Buono
- Location: Buono Beach, Hylan Boulevard and Edgewater Street
- Architect: Storch Associates
- Description: Fountain and seven section wall with 5 sections inscribed
- Materials: Missouri Red granite (polished)
- Dimensions: H: 3' L: 25' 10" (approximately)
- Dedicated: June 4, 2002
- Inscription: wrapping:
Panel 1:
IN MEMORY OF / MATTHEW J. BUONO / BORN JUNE 28 1942 / DIED APRIL 4 1968 / PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER MATTHEW. / HE AND ALL OF AMERICA'S WAR DEAD GAVE THEIR LIVES / FOR THEIR COUNTRY, FOR FREEDOM AND FOR YOU. / NEVER FORGET. /
Panel 2: KOREAN WAR /
Panel 3: VIETNAM WAR / MATTHEW J. BUONO /
Panel 4: / WORLD WAR I /[list of 6 names] /
Panel 5: WORLD WAR II / [list of 37 names] /
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