National Iwo Jima Memorial Closed After Storm Damage
The National Iwo Jima Memorial, located on the New Britain and Newington town line, has been temporarily closed due to significant storm damage. A fallen tree caused power line damage, affected a guardrail, extinguished the memorial's Eternal Flame, and damaged…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 10, 2026 —
The National Iwo Jima Memorial, situated on the border of New Britain and Newington, has been temporarily shut down following substantial damage sustained during a recent storm.
The incident involved a large tree that fell, leading to a cascade of issues. The fallen tree caused damage to power lines, impacted a guardrail, and critically, extinguished the memorial’s Eternal Flame. Additionally, several tribute flag poles were damaged in the event.
The memorial is operated by an all-volunteer staff. These dedicated individuals are currently in the process of assessing the full extent of the damage and determining the necessary repairs. Information regarding the timeline for reopening and the estimated cost of repairs was not immediately available.
In response to the damage, the volunteer staff is also initiating efforts to secure donations to fund the necessary restoration work. Details on how to contribute were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jennifer Lambert on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.
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