The Township of Mount Olive was formed by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 22, 1871, from portions of roxbury Township. Netcong was formed from portions of the township on October 23, 1894. Mount Olive was named for Benjamin Olive, a colonial-era Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey who donated land for the site of churches constructed in the area. The ALL VETERANS MEMORIAL is one of New Jersey's premiere veteran's memorials, located within the boundaries of Turkey Brook Park, and has been touted for its distinctive designs and calming landscape. The unique ceremonial ground is the host to historically denoted military ceremonies and vigils. Visitors of all ages come to learn about American history and to pay their respects to those who honorably served in the United States Armed Forces.
Many visitors are not aware that the shape or footprint of the memorial was inspired by the Congressional Medal of Honor which is highest military honor to be earned from the United States of America and is awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. Because the medal is presented "in the name of Congress", it is often ... intended to represent the gratitude of the American people.
The All Veterans Memorial's STAR or Pentagon Platform represents the five branches of services (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard) equally divided. The area consists of pavers that denote the honorable military service of all that served during war or peacetime. The platform flows seamlessly into the Global War on Terror Memorial Bridge; which honors 172 N.J. fallen heroes, as the bridge connects the VALOR bar or Presidential Preamble Stage, which pays tribute to all U.S. Presidents for their civil service.
This puzzle consists of several field puzzles. The adventurer must visit five (5) various waypoints within All Veterans Park. At each waypoint you’ll be asked to conduct a short field puzzle to find a particular number, marking, etc… which are indicated as variables A through F. These numbers, when combined in the equation at the end, will give you the final coordinates. Simple enough, it should be!
It is safe to assume the coordinates for the cache can be found at: N 40 52 . A B C ; W 074 43 . D E F
Have fun with the cache, and I hope you will learn a little bit more about the history of Mount Olive, and the men & women that serviced in the U.S. Armed Forces. Let's get on with the challenge! Thanks, and good luck! This cache has been placed with the consent of the Township of Mount Olive Recreation Department. The posted coordinates are for parking! If you can not find a spot here on certain days, there is plenty found in Turkey Brook Park!
1. Revolutionary Cannon - N 40° 51.983 W 074° 43.596
This replica of a Revolutionary War Cannon does serve a function. It guards a time capsule hidden underneath it, and is slated to be opened on May 25, 2108. Value A & B = the second (2nd) and third (3rd) digit twas dedicated.
2. Mount Olive War Memorial - N 40° 51.993 W 074° 43.596
This monument was originally located at Budd Lake Beach, and originally dedicated on July 4, 1968 by The War Memorial Committee which was founded by John C. Planker. It is inscribed, "ERECTED IN GRATEFUL TRIBUTE TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF MT. OLIVE TOWNSHIP WHO FAITHFUL SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES OF OUR COUNTRY". Thirty (30) names of local fallen heroes are inscribed on the face of the monument. By the the year 2000 this memorial had fallen in disrepair and was forgotten. However, under the direction and close supervision of Mount Olive historians Bill and Linda Sohl, and Thea Dunkle the monument and its surroundings was restored to its original state and rededicated on May 29, 2000. It was eventually relocated to the All Veterans Memorial on November 7, 2007 resting in the heart of the Pentagon Platform where it is now adorned
What you need for Variable F: Under the Star of the Grand Army of the Republic for Civil War veterans, are enscribed eighteen (18) names. How many families have more than one (1) family member enscribed on the memorial?
3. Spiritual Cenotaph - N 40° 51.998 W 074° 43.607
The Spiritual Cenotap symbolizes religious pluralism: serving all faiths, spirituality, beliefs, and religions of all fallen warriors - known and unknown. On April 26, 2017 more than one-hundred and thirty two (132) written books and scripts, procured from their native origin and texts of acknowledgement of all convictions, were permanently entombed as part of the monument. On 29 May 2017, U.S. Army Chaplain Adam Charman, a combat veteran himself, delivered the benediction proclaiming, "Their spirits live in the hearts they left behind". At the base of the cenotaph is an inscribed tribute to "The Soldier". Your answer for Variable C is the number of times the word "Soldier" is mentioned MINUS the number of times the word "Flag" is mentioned. (Bonus points for spotting the error!)
4. Liberty Wall - N 40° 51.991 W 074° 43.617
On May 26, 2017 the Liberty Wall was initially dedicated. This memorial was inspired by the words of President Abraham Lincoln to honour the soldiers that sacrificed their lives in order “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” which were originally spoken at Gettysburg. But these words apply as well today, to the countless soldiers that died for the cause of democracy in the following 150 years. On the reverse side, is found the Veterans Remebrance Wall and a tribute to those whom were Prisoners Of War or are Missing In Action. Find the inscription "One life lived - One life lost" Please read the inscription and find the day the Remembrance Wall was dedicated. The second (2nd) digit of the day is Variable D.
5. War Dog Memorial - N 40° 51.975 W 074° 43.603
Dedicated on May 30, 2016, the War Dog Memorial is a one of a kind memorial. Since World War One, tens of thousands of dogs have served in the United States Armed Forces alongside their handlers in K-9 units. Thousands of these dogs have died in combat saving the lives of our military troops. This memorial is dedicated to their service to their handlers and this country. In front of the War Dog Memorial are four natural blue stones representing President Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union address, also known as the Four Freedoms speech. They include freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. This speech was significant in that FDR went beyond the regular freedoms insured by the constitution and claimed these new rights as American values.
Standing in front of the War Dog Memorial you will find five (5) dogs represented. Each of them had their own unique skill(s). Whom was the first therapy dog? Nemo = 9; Unknown = 5; Gabe = 7; Stubby = 6; Smoky = 8. This will give you the answer for Variable E.
This is a cache small cache container, with room for a small logbook and some some SWAG items. But please take care while retrieving and replacing the logbook, since it's located in an area that can be a high muggle traffic area. Please replace it exactly as found!!
This cache has been placed with the permission of the Township of Mount Olive Recreation Department. Many thanks to this organization for the cache placement itself.
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