Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle
| Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle | |
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Interactive map of Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle | |
| Type | Public; Veterans Memorial |
| Location | Islandia, New York |
| Coordinates | 40°48′09″N 73°09′58″W / 40.802626°N 73.166156°W |
| Opened | November 8, 2008 |
| Owned by | Incorporated Village of Islandia |
Islandia Veterans Memorial Triangle (also known as Veterans Memorial Triangle and Veterans Triangle) is a park and veterans memorial located within the Incorporated Village of Islandia, in Suffolk County, New York, United States.
Description
Veterans Memorial Triangle occupies the triangle in the middle of the intersection of Old Nichols Road and Johnson Avenue.[1][2] It contains a plaza with a large veterans memorial monument in the center, as well as a smaller monument with the memorial plaque, in front of three flagpoles. Another smaller monument and plaque in the park, near the entrance, lists the village residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces.[3][4][5]
The main monument features four faces, honoring the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps; each face has the motto of the respective branch engraved on it, with the respective branch's emblem appearing above it on a round medallion measuring 24 inches (61 cm) in diameter.[6] The top of the main monument features an eternal flame.[5][7]
The park is also the site of the Village of Islandia's annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day ceremonies.[8][9][10]
History
Veterans Memorial Triangle was constructed in 2008, and was officially opened and dedicated that November, on Veterans Day.[5][7] It was funded with revenues raised from the businesses in the village.[4]
In January 2017, the Marine Corps medallion was stolen from the main monument, sparking public outrage from residents and village officials and the promise of a $5,000 reward from the Village of Islandia for information leading to the apprehension of the suspects.[4][10][11] The medallion and monument were subsequently repaired in time for the village's Memorial Day ceremony that spring.[4][10]
See also
- New York State Route 454 – Officially known as Suffolk County Veterans Memorial Highway; passes through Islandia.
- Rainbow Monument Park – A triangular park in nearby Garden City, featuring a veterans memorial.
References
- ^ Staff, Newsday (2011-11-04). "Stories to follow". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Chang, Sophia (2015-10-14). "Honoring veterans, Islandia's mayor reserves prime parking spot at Village Hall for those who have served". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Buying in Islandia". Newsday. September 16, 2016. pp. C15N – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c d "Medallion stolen from Islandia veterans memorial; $5,000 reward offered". ABC7 New York. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b c "New War Veterans Memorial". Village of Islandia. 2008-11-08. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Islandia veteran's monument vandalized, medallion stolen". ABC7 New York. 2017-02-22. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b Gavin, Michael (2016-09-14). "Buying a house in affordable, veteran-friendly Islandia". Newsday. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Village of Islandia Recognizes Those Who Served Our Country during Veterans Day Ceremony". Village of Islandia. 2018-11-15. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ "Village Recognizes Service During Veterans Day Ceremony". Village of Islandia. 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b c "'We Are Disgusted That Someone Would Deface The Memorial Like This': USMC Seal Stolen From Veterans Memorial On LI". CBS New York. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Parker, Stephanie (2017-01-26). "'Tasteless' – Town Needs Help Finding USMC Medallion Stolen from Veterans Memorial". Faithwire. Retrieved 2026-03-09.