Beirut Memorial

The Beirut Memorial is a granite monument in Lejeune Memorial Gardens that displays 273 names with the inscription 'They Came In Peace.' A grove of 273 Chinese Pistache trees stands across from Camp Geiger, with each tree representing one of the fallen.

The memorial marks the October 23, 1983 bombing of the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, which resulted in heavy loss of life. Its placement in Jacksonville reflects the enduring significance of this event in military history and remembrance.

The site displays the names of 273 fallen service members, creating a space where visitors can connect with individual lives lost in service. Walking past the inscribed names makes the memorial feel personal rather than abstract, turning it into a place for quiet reflection.

The site is located in Lejeune Memorial Gardens on Montford Point Road with free parking available at the entrance. The grounds are easy to walk through, allowing visitors to move between the granite monument and the tree grove at their own pace.

Every October 23rd at 10:30 AM, the community gathers here for a remembrance ceremony that honors both the fallen and survivors. This annual tradition transforms the site into a living gathering place where people renew their connection to those honored.

Location: Jacksonville

Address: Lejeune Blvd

Website: https://lejeune.marines.mil/Visitors/Beirut-Memorial

GPS coordinates: 34.74617,-77.41237

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59