Reward being offered for information about vandalization of Quinlan Park memorial

The memorial honoring veterans at Quinlan Memorial Park in Forestville is missing the eagle that once graced the memorial. A reward is being offered by Post 209 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the eagle's theft. | Brian Avery

Posted By: Staff December 6, 2023

A reward is being offered for anyone with information that leads to an arrest and prosecution of the party responsible for stealing the eagle that was part of the Quinlan Memorial Park Bell and Eagle monument.

Left, what remains of the eagle that once perched above the bell on the monument honoring veterans at Quinlan Memorial Park in Forestville. | Brian Avery

Forestville American Legion Post commander Brian Avery is asking for anyone with information to contact him or the Bristol Police Department. 

Contact Avery by emailing him at brianavery@sbcglobal.net. The Police Dept. may be reached by calling (860) 584-3000.

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