IRA HAYES

This is the statue erected to honor the memory of Ira Hayes at the veterans park in Sacaton. From Casa Grande go north on I-10 to Casa Blanca Rd. Turn right and proceed eastward five miles to the park. Bring plenty of drinking water and sun screen, and do not step on any rattlers.

HYSTERICAL JOURNEY TO HISTORIC PLACES

October 10th 2014
IRA HAMILTON HAYES Ira was a Pima Indian and a damn good Marine. He enlisted in the Corps on August 26, 1942 at the age of 19. On November 30 he graduated from jump school, made PFC the next day and the following day was assigned duty with a Marine parachute outfit. On March 14 they all sailed merrily off to go fight the Japs in the South Pacific. They waded ashore in April at New C ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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