The Remaining Damage

The pictures included below show some of the remaining damage left to the two as yet unrestored monuments. Although the US National Park Service can likely replace the destroyed sections of each monument, the original pieces are now lost forever.

Above each picture of the damage, I have reposted pictures of each of the monuments prior to their desecration. These sad pictures tell the story all too well.


The 4th New York Artillery Monument and cannons.
Summer of 2005


Closer view of the 4th New York Artillery Monument.
Summer of 2005


The 4th New York monument's pedestal minus the damaged statue.
Notice the hole in the pavement where
the monument landed when toppled by vandals.
Courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer


National Park Staff examining the headless 4th NY Artillery statue.
Notice also the missing rammer from the statue's right hand.
Courtesy of the Gettysburg National Military Park


The 11th Massachusetts Monument.
Summer of 2005


The 11th MA monument immediately after the vandalism.
Notice the shattered pieces at its base.
Courtesy of the Gettysburg National Military Park


Close up of one destroyed segment of the monument.
Courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer

Sincerely:

Randy

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Pictures courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Gettysburg National Military Park