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This is an easy 2-stage multi to introduce you to the Scappoose Armed Forces Memorial. There are many memorials to wars, but this one is intended to honor everyone who has ever worn a uniform.
This is located in Scappoose’s Veterans Park, and was dedicated May 18, 2013.
The information you gather at the posted coordinates will lead you to the final.
The first waypoint is wheelchair accessible, but the final is not.
You’ll find the final at N° 45 4A.BC W° 122 5D.EF. Checksum (total) of the digits of A thru F = 48
Waypoint A is a plaque with an American Flag on top and the title “Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and …” :
- the Scappoose Chamber of Commerce, A = 6
- the Scappoose Chapter American Legion, A = 3
- the St. Helens Elks Lodge, A = 4
- its Ladies Auxiliary, A = 5
Waypoint B is a memorial plaque to JERRY CARL PEAL. At the bottom, it says “JERRY WAS…”:
- THE ROCK, B = 5
- A TIRELESS VETERANS ADVOCATE, B = 4
- A BROTHER IN ARMS, B = 6
- ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS, B = 9
Waypoint C is a plaque titled “Scappoose Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4362 Thanks the Following”. The last entry is:
- St. Helens Elks Lodge # 1999, C = 25
- Scappoose Sand & Gravel Co., C = 93
- Ace Hardware, C = 05
- Columbia River PUD, C = 40
Waypoint D: Look at all the plaques for the different Armed Forces. Is there a plaque for UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE?:
Waypoint E: Face the plaque for DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. Look on the bench behind you. Charles T. Parker was born December 16 of what year:
- 1885, E = 9
- 1922, E = 8
- 1949, E = 7
- 1968, E = 6
Waypoint F is on the same bench. Jack W. Parker served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater as a:
- Field Medic, F = 82
- Demolitions Specialist, F = 26
- Field Artillery Crewman, F = 65
- Combat Infantryman, F = 78