Charles Leroux Memorial, Memorial sculpture in Pirita district, Estonia
The Charles Leroux Memorial is a stone monument with a metal sculpture located in Pirita along the coastline of Tallinn Bay. It marks an important location in aviation history and is visited by those interested in the stories of early flight pioneers.
The monument was erected in 1989 marking the centennial of a dramatic event when Charles Leroux drowned during a parachute jump. The site was chosen because it corresponds to where the American aeronaut lost his life.
The memorial represents Estonian appreciation for aviation pioneers and bears an inscription celebrating the spirit of determination and courage among individuals.
The memorial is easily reached by following the coastal pathway in Pirita, which is accessible from central areas of Tallinn. The location offers straightforward walking along the bay shore with views of the water.
The spot marks roughly where witnesses last saw Charles Leroux struggling in the water. In this way the memorial serves as a pointer to the actual location of this historical tragedy.
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