[DIYASUB]

Sorry about the quality of these two pics, I did the best I could with what I had. But I guess that doesnt really matter in this case.
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This little Red Oak was planted in 2003. Red Oak is one of the few oaks that can stand up to the brutal winters in my part of the country.

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The rest of the story

 

[4c_game_chaser]

*a special thanks to Gregory P Huxley Jr and all the others who serve so we can enjoy our freedom!*

 

[beck_trt]

Very nice memorial! Is the picture of the tree from 2003 or present?

 

[DIYASUB]

Very nice memorial! Is the picture of the tree from 2003 or present?

The tree was planted in 2003. The pic was taken yesterday.
Red oaks are a slow grower but a long lived species.

 

[Cabinfreak]

Wow what a great thing to do I hope that tree grows 70 feet and bears fruit for wildlife for many many years what a great tribute

 

[DIYASUB]

Wow what a great thing to do I hope that tree grows 70 feet and bears fruit for wildlife for many many years what a great tribute

That oak is planted on the outside edge of a hard curve on the walkin path that used to be a towpath for the Black River Canal. I've seen deer there quite often, turkeys, and even wood ducks.

 

[HEAVYHITTER]

very nice

 

[great white hunter]

Very nice!

 

[Stonewall]

A fitting memorial.