MajGen Hartsell & FAAM Chair at the Memorial
Retired Marine Corps Major General James S. "Hammer" Hartsell (left) and FAAM Chair (right) shake hands in front of the completed memorial the evening before the dedication ceremony, March 13, 2026.
MajGen Hartsell Reads the Memorial Plaque
Retired Marine Corps Major General James S. "Hammer" Hartsell reads the memorial plaque for the first time, the evening before the dedication ceremony, March 13, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Dedication Plaques
Close-up view of the illuminated memorial obelisk showing the dedication plaque and "Raid on Nassau" historical plaque on the evening of the dedication ceremony, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Visitors
Visitors viewing the illuminated memorial with American flag and Marine Corps flag on the night of the dedication ceremony, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Group Gathering
A group of visitors gathered around the illuminated memorial on the evening of the dedication ceremony, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Reading the Plaque
A visitor reads the memorial plaque flanked by the American and Marine Corps flags on the night of the dedication, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Paying Respects
Visitors paying respects at the illuminated memorial with the Oceanic Restaurant and Intracoastal Waterway in the background, dedication night, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Visitor Viewing
A visitor stands before the illuminated memorial with the Oceanic Restaurant and palm trees in the background, dedication night, March 14, 2026.
Memorial at Night - Pier View
Two visitors approach the illuminated memorial on the Pompano Beach pier, with uplighting and the American and Marine Corps flags, dedication night, March 14, 2026.
Memorial Challenge Coin - Front
Front view of First Marine Amphibious Assault Memorial Challenge Coin
Memorial Challenge Coin - Back
Back view of First Marine Amphibious Assault Memorial Challenge Coin
December 2025 Memorial Site Visit
Left to right: FLSSAR State President Chris Washer, FAAM Chair, Jon Hunt FLSSAR Sr VP on the terrace of Oceanic Restaurant overlooking the future s...
December 2025 Memorial Site Visit
Left to right: Jon Hunt FLSSAR Sr VP, Sandra King (Pompano Beach Strategic Communications Director), FLSSAR State President Chris Washer, Michelle ...
Leadership Conference - Hunt & Greenly
FLSSAR SR.VP. Jonathan Hunt (left) discussing the monument project with former NSSAR Treasurer Allen Greenly (right) at the fall leadership confere...
Leadership Conference - Hunt & Pickette
Jonathan Hunt (left) with former NSSAR President General Bruce Pickette (right), an early supporter of the FAAM project at the fall leadership conf...
Leadership Conference - Hunt & Maples
A proud Jon Hunt (right) shared information about the FAAM with Jim Maples of Tennessee (left) at the fall leadership conference in Louisville, Ken...
Leadership Conference - Hunt & Oller
Jonathan Hunt (left) discussed the monument project with Texas Society President Mel Oller (right) at the fall leadership conference in Louisville,...
Leadership Conference - Hunt & Addington
FLSSAR SR.VP. Jonathan Hunt (right) discussing the monument project with former NSSAR President General Darryl Addington at the fall leadership con...
LM Family Restaurants Sponsorship
FAAM Chair (left) with Lou Moshakos (right). The FLSSAR is grateful for the incredible sponsorship of the First Amphibious Assault Memorial by Lou ...
FAAM Fellows & FAAM Minuteman recipients at the fall BOM 2025
FAAM Fellows & FAAM Minuteman recipients at the fall BOM 2025.
MCL Convention Outreach - Dallas 2025
Bill Nay, Commandant Gen JC Breckinridge San Francisco Detachment 010, promoting the First Amphibious Assault Memorial at the 2025 MCL Convention i...
Washington's Marines Book Presentation
Barron Fuller, President of Harrah's-Caesars (left), receives complimentary copy of "Washington's Marines" from SAR FAAM Chair (right)
Miami Chapter - $1,000 Donation
Miami Chapter President Benjamin Groff (left) makes additional $1,000.00 donation on behalf of the Miami Chapter to the FAAM Chair (right).
Donation from California SAR
Jim McAdory, President of the San Diego SAR (left) and John Ferris, President of the CA SAR (right). The California state society made a $1,000 don...
Donation from Brad Marble
Brad Marble making a personal donation of $2,500 to the FAAM at the 2025 Fall Board of Management meeting.
FAAM Presentation at Fall BOM
FAAM Chair and Secretary making FAAM presentation at the Fall Board of Management meeting 2025, discussing the memorial project progress and fundra...
Donation from FLSSAR President Washler
FAAM Committee accepting $1,000 donation from FLSSAR President Washler at the 2025 Fall Board of Management meeting.
Additional Donation from Earl Mathews
FAAM Secretary Robbie Robinson accepting an additional donation from Earl Mathews at the 2025 Fall Board of Management meeting.
Donation from FLSSAR Sr.VP. Jonathan Hunt
FAAM Secretary Robbie Robinson accepts a $1,000 donation from FLSSAR Senior Vice President Jonathan Hunt at the 2025 Fall Board of Management meeting.
Ladies Auxiliary Donation Announcement
FLSSAR President CW announcing to FAAM committee that the Ladies Auxiliary voted to donate at the 2025 Fall Board of Management meeting.
Donation from FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary
President of the FLSSAR Ladies Auxiliary Becky Washler (left) presenting $5,000 donation check to FAAM Chair (right)
Donation from Harrah's-Caesars
SAR FAAM Chair (third from left) receives $2,500 donation check from Harrah's-Caesars President Barron Fuller (second from left) and his team
Donation from Intracoastal Detachment
James Clark (left), MCL, presenting donation from the Marine Corps League (MCL) Intracoastal Det 1058 to Chuck Adams(middle)
Donation from Tamarac Detachment
James Clark (right), MCL, presenting donation from the Tamarac Detachment & Devil Dog's Pound 192 to the FAAM Chair (left)
Donation from Intracoastal Detachment
Jim Wells(Middle) presenting donation for MCL Intracoastal Det 1058 to FAAM Chair (Left) with Chuck Adams(Right). Photos taken by Al Evans, FTLSAR ...
Donation from Miami Chapter
Lee Popham(Left), presenting donation for Miami Chapter to FAAM Chair(Right)
Commemorative Coins Presentation
Presentation of FAAM 250 Challenge coins to Jim McHugh, Scott Moore, Tom Carpenter, by Chuck Adams(Right) and FAAM Chair(Left). Photos taken by Al ...
Commemorative Coins Presentation
Presentation of FAAM 250 Challenge coin to Jim Wells(Middle), MCL, by Chuck Adams Right and FAAM Chair(Left). Photos taken by Al Evans, FTLSAR com...
Commemorative Coins Presentation
Members of the Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution Fort Lauderdale Chapter at a presentation ceremony for the First Amphibious Assault ...
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - John Snapp
Robbie Robinson (left) presenting John Snapp of Lakeland his FAAM Fellow certificate and coin on January 31, 2026.
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - DeSoto DAR Chapter
Robbie Robinson (right) awarding FAAM Fellow certificates to three DeSoto DAR Chapter ladies: Kathy Robinson, Nathalie Tomczak, and Neal Walters in...
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - Al Evens & Jim Blakeslee
Al Evens and Jim Blakeslee receiving FAAM Fellow certificates from FAAM Chair (left) and Chuck Adams (right) in January 2026.
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - Ronna Adams
Ronna Adams (right) receiving FAAM Fellow certificate from FAAM Chair (left) in January 2026.
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - Sherwin Bostick
Sherwin Bostick, President of the Port St.Lucie Chapter (left) receiving his FAAM 250 Fellow certificate & coin from the FAAM Chair (right) at the ...
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation - George Wysong
From left; FAAM Chair, FLSSAR President Chris Washler, FAAM Fellow certificate recipient George Wysong, FAAM Secretary Robbie Robinson at the 2025 ...
FAAM Certificate Presentation - Fort Lauderdale (Full Group)
FAAM Chair presenting FAAM Fellow and Minuteman certificates to Fort Lauderdale Compatriots. Back row (left to right): Barry Moss, John Sauerwald, ...
FAAM Certificate Presentation - Fort Lauderdale (Partial Group)
FAAM Chair presenting FAAM Fellow and Minuteman certificates to Fort Lauderdale Compatriots. Back row (left to right): Barry Moss, John Sauerwald, ...
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation
John Black (left) receiving a commemorative coin and his FAAM Fellow Certificate from Robbie Robinson (right) at the Tampa SAR Chapter meeting on 1...
FAAM Fellow Certificate Presentation
FLSSAR Chancellor Charles Klug (left) receiving a FAAM Fellow Certificate and commemorative coin from Robbie Robinson (right) at the Tampa SAR Chap...
Minuteman Certificate Presentation
Compatriot Terry Doan (left) receiving a Minuteman Certificate from Robbie Robinson (right), secretary of the First Amphibious Assault Memorial Com...
Minuteman Certificate Presentation
Compatriot Oscar Westerfield (left) receiving a Minuteman Certificate from Robbie Robinson (right), secretary of the FAAM Committee, on 13 Septembe...
Minuteman Certificate Presentation
Compatriot Joe Dato (left) receiving a Minuteman Certificate from Robbie Robinson (right), secretary of the FAAM Committee, on 13 September 2025 at...
Minuteman Certificate Presentation
Compatriot Gregory Holder (left) receiving a Minuteman Certificate from FAAM secretary Robbie Robinson (right) on 13 September 2025 at the Tampa SA...
Minuteman Certificate Presentation
Fellow FAAM Committee member Dick Young (left) receiving a FAAM Minuteman certificate from FAAM secretary Robbie Robinson (right) on 13 September 2...
Award
Certificate of Appreciation recognizing George Washington as a FAAM 250 Fellow
Award
Certificate of Appreciation recognizing Patrick Henry as a FAAM 250 Minuteman
Memorial Location - Front View
Front view of Pompano Beach Pier area with red arrow indicating where the memorial would be located in relation to the pier.
Memorial Location - Aerial Side View
Aerial side view of Pompano Beach Pier showing a red arrow indicating where the memorial would be positioned.
Pompano Beach Pier Entrance
Front view of the Pompano Beach Pier shops area entrance, showing the context of the proposed memorial location.
Memorial Design Concept
Architectural rendering of the First Amphibious Assault Memorial design concept.
Memorial Perspective View
Another perspective of the memorial design showing integration with the surrounding landscape.
Memorial Detail View
Close-up detail of the memorial's commemorative elements.