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Charles N. Shay Native American Memorial
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Charles N. Shay Native American Memorial
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Charles N. Shay Native American Memorial
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The memorial commemorates Penobscot Native American Charles Norman Shay, who, as a 19-year-old medic, saved wounded soldiers on D-Day and thus made a decisive contribution to the success of the landing. Dedicated in 2017, the memorial consists of a bronze bust of Shay, a turtle sculpture, an information panel in English and French, and flagpoles of the United States, France, and the Penobscot Nation. The turtle symbolizes wisdom and longevity, central values of Indigenous culture. In addition to Shay, the memorial also honors the approximately 175 Indigenous soldiers who fought on D-Day.
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