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Nathanael Greene Monument Installation

The following pictures were taken at Nathanael Greene Park in Springfield, Missouri on February 19, 2004 between the hours of 1300 and 1500 CST.

Nixa Monument Co. arrives right on time.

Garth oversees location of monument.

Workers begin breaking ground.

A 2 ft. deep hole is dug for the foundation.

Quick dry cement is mixed for the footing.

The mixture is added to the hole.

2x4's are placed over the cement while the base stone is set.

The base stone is swung into place.

The base stone is leveled and adjusted.

Spacers are added while the Monument is lifted over.

Now the heavy part. The Monument weighs over 1800 lbs.

Workers adjust the Monument into place.

Final adjustment are made.

A special granite epoxy is used to seal the two pieces.

Pennies are placed between the stones for spacing.

A final wash down and a last minute polishing is done.

L-R: Treasurer Garth Greene and Cmdr. Chuck Shepherd.

The finished product as she stands right now.

The Monument Inscription Reads…

This Memorial is dedicated to all U.S.
Submarine Sailors both living
and deceased that dared to “Take Her Deep”
and especially those submariners that manned
the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine

U.S.S. Nathanael Greene SSBN-636

During her 40 plus nuclear deterrent patrols from
1964 to 1986 these “Boomer” patrols comprised the 3rd leg
of our countries nuclear triad which so effectively
contained the Soviet Union and contributed greatly to
our country winning the Cold War.

Pride Runs Deep

This Memorial sponsored by the Ozark-Runner Base
United States Submarine Veterans Inc.
Springfield, Missouri