Palonis Park
This park is dedicated in memory of Lt. Col. Anthony J. Palonis, Jr., U.S.M.C., who gallantly served both Country and Corps in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. Awarded the Silver Star, and Bronze Star for Valor. Lt. Col. Palonis was also awarded two Purple Heart Medals for wounds received in combat. As a young Marine in the First Marine Raider Battalion (Edson's Raiders), he heroically fought at the Battle of Bloody Ridge, Guadalcanal.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Marker can be reached from West Gandy Boulevard (U.S. 92) north of North Access Road, on the right when traveling west.
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