White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Troy, MI 48098
Location map and photos
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The location of the Polar Bear Monument within the cemetery is identified by the red square.
Polar Bear Monument in relation to its surroundings, looking to the southeast.
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Front oblique view of the Polar Bear Monument, looking southeast.
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Front view of the Polar Bear Monument, looking south.
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Rear view of the Polar Bear Monument, looking north.
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Right side view of the Polar Bear Monument, looking west.
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Left side view of the Polar Bear Monument, looking east.
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Detail - Polar Bear Monument sculpture, looking southeast.
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Detail - Polar Bear Monument dedication plaque, front side of base.
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Detail - Polar Bear Monument plaque containing the famous Stephen Decatur quotation that is particularly relevant
given the mission assigned to the American North Russia Expeditionary Force, front side of base.
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Reburial Ceremony and dedication of the Polar Bear Monument, May 30, 1930
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Memorial Day service, May 30, 1937
Memorial Day service, May 29, 1938
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Memorial Day service, May 30, 1958.
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Undated photos from the 1960s, showing flagstone walkways.
Memorial Day service, May 30, 2005
Memorial Day service, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day service, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day service, May 27, 2013