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U.S. Navy Memorial Dedicates Lone Sailor Statue in Cleveland, Ohio

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Friday, September 17, 2021
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The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.

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  • The Lone Sailor stands as an icon, symbolizing the Navy Memorial's mission to honor, recognize, and celebrate the men and women of the sea services.
  • The statue in Cleveland is the 18th Lone Sailor in the world and joins other statues in Normandy, France, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and the original statue in Washington, D.C.
  • The Lone Sailor will stand watch over Lake Erie and provide a focal point for an ongoing celebration of Navy culture and greatness for all to enjoy as they visit Cleveland.
  • Folke was joined at the stand by 2021 Lone Sailor Award Honoree Drew Carey and Frank Thorp.

Installation of Lone Sailor Statue in Cleveland, Ohio

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Navy Memorial will install its next Lone Sailor Statue in downtown Cleveland this summer, alongside the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The United States Navy Memorial will install its next Lone Sailor Statue in downtown Cleveland this summer, alongside the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation.
  • "We are excited to install this iconic symbol near Lake Erie in the coming weeks," said Rear Admiral Frank Thorp, USN (Ret.
  • For more than two centuries, the City of Cleveland and the United States Navy have shared a rich history.
  • During the twentieth century, the United States Navy honored the city and its people on three occasions by naming a warship CLEVELAND.