Army Specialist 4th Class Joseph Patrick, 'Joey', Pink was erected in 2006. An incredibly special tribute is dedicated to San Jacinto native son, U.S. A series of Bronz memorial plaques (Operation Desert Shield/Storm, Korean War, Vietnam War, WWII (Pearl Harbor), and POW) are also on display. In front of the Army tank is a semicircle holding three flag poles with the United States flag, A California State flag, and a San Jacinto City flag. One of the anchors from the USS Cleveland / LPD-7 (Viet Nam & Iraq) and a Bell from the USS Cape Johnson / AP-172 (World War II) honors all US Naval personnel who have supported America's security at sea. A B-17 (Flying Fortress) Propeller pays tribute to US Air Force personnel who have proudly served our country. Other individual monuments include: an 18-foot-high replica of a Fenwick Lighthouse, dedicated in honor of the US Coast Guard. A full-size US Army tank takes center stage. There is a small rose garden with plaques, each dedicated to a specific war. This small 1.38-acre triangle shaped park is dedicated “In tribute to all who served and gave their lives in defense of our precious freedom.' Druding Veteran’s Monument Park was dedicated on 09 June 2001.This Park honors all branches of the American Armed Forces.
Situated at Ramon Boulevard, one will find Druding Park. Ater consuming a good breakfast at Farmer Boys, continued exploring San Jacinto, California.