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Menlo Park: City could name park after WWII hero Carl Clark
Original post made on Jun 23, 2017
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, June 23, 2017, 11:53 AM
Comments (15)
Posted by Judy
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 23, 2017 at 1:04 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 23, 2017 at 1:04 pm
Clark Park. I like it!
I read of Mr. Clark's heroism during WWII, how he saved his ship, the USS Aaron Ward, from burning after being hit by kamikaze planes, and carried injured men to safety. He was also a long-time resident of Menlo Park, so I think it is appropriate, and an honor for Menlo Park, to have a park named after him.
Posted by resident
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Jun 23, 2017 at 3:53 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Jun 23, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Great to see a city park named after a true local hero instead of a politician who was not very memorable to begin with
Posted by BH Resident
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Jun 23, 2017 at 4:10 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Jun 23, 2017 at 4:10 pm
Think it's a wonderful idea. The Secretary of the Navy flew out here to honor him--a true American hero who had to wait for being honored for many decades. It was an honor to meet him.
Posted by Ann Johnson
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 23, 2017 at 7:38 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 23, 2017 at 7:38 pm
Mr. Clark was/is truly an American Hero who deserves this honor. Not only was he a War hero but an unsung BH community hero as well. Do the right thing Menlo Parks and Rec!
Posted by Hank Lawrence
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jun 23, 2017 at 9:12 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jun 23, 2017 at 9:12 pm
Carl Clark was a Great American. He deserved the Medal of Honor.
Posted by tom wong
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 23, 2017 at 10:11 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 23, 2017 at 10:11 pm
I think it's a great idea. He served so we can enjoy parks like this.
Posted by Gwyn Murray
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jun 24, 2017 at 12:14 am
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jun 24, 2017 at 12:14 am
I LOVE this idea!! How wonderful to honor a man from our community who valiantly served our country, and who did not receive proper recognition as a war hero. Please make this so!
Posted by Jen Mazzon
a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jun 24, 2017 at 8:21 am
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a resident of Menlo Park: The Willows
on Jun 24, 2017 at 8:21 am
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Honoring Carl Clark in this way would be wonderful for our community. We should celebrate Mr. Clark for his service and acknowledge the unfairness of bald racism that kept him from being awarded properly for so long.
Posted by Local Hero
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 24, 2017 at 11:17 am
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 24, 2017 at 11:17 am
If the City can bend the rules to name a building after a living billionaire, then surely they can bend the rules to name the park after a deceased resident and war hero. Community Services, don't mess this up - just do the right thing approve the renaming of the park. I know, he didn't dontate millions to the City and wine and dine City officials, he only served his country well. Honor his service, City of Menlo Park!
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Jun 25, 2017 at 1:43 pm
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a resident of another community
on Jun 25, 2017 at 1:43 pm
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What a Great Idea.
Posted by whatever
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 25, 2017 at 5:58 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Jun 25, 2017 at 5:58 pm
Excellent idea! And how about a bit of extra honor - an honor guard and the Secretary of the Navy for the dedication.
Posted by Bill Brown
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 25, 2017 at 7:29 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Suburban Park/Lorelei Manor/Flood Park Triangle
on Jun 25, 2017 at 7:29 pm
Great idea.
As for the normal five year wait - forget it. He lived to be 100.
Posted by Truth B told
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jun 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Jun 26, 2017 at 7:17 pm
I've been in Menlo Park 50 year's and if they don't find way to put his name on that park. I'm done with this place.
Posted by Favorite Will D.
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 26, 2017 at 8:04 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Jun 26, 2017 at 8:04 pm
Sounds great! The 5-yr wait policy is basically a way to postpone dumb naming suggestions until people forget about them, but that's not this- grant the waiver.
Posted by Name hidden
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Sep 26, 2017 at 9:15 am
a resident of Atherton: West of Alameda
on Sep 26, 2017 at 9:15 am
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