The Sailor and Nurse Who Need No Identification
A Tribute To Bob Hope
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Seaport Village is an area along the waterfront in San Diego with a tribute and park built to the memory of the many military people who have given much to preserve our freedom. My two favorite sights along the Walk Of The Greatest Generation are the monument of the sailor and nurse which appeared on the cover of Life Magazine celebrating the end of World War II and the tribute to Bob Hope. I actually remember the original photo which appeared on the cover. My grandmother subscribed to Life Magazine and she discussed the photo with me.
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Two years ago a dedication of the monument of The Nurse and Sailor took place at Seaport Village. The nurse of that photo and monument came to San Diego to be present for this celebration. The sailor had passed away a short time prior.
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Most moving is a tribute to Bob Hope who spent so many of his Christmas Holidays with the people he admired most, our armed forces. I hope you will click on the photo and view the detail of this monument which is a lasting marker to a man who gave so much for others. There is a recording of one of Bob Hope's actual programs being played as you enter the area. You feel as if you are there remembering the televised programs of many years ago which entertained not only the armed forces but millions of television viewers.
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