Circle of Heroes

The Nation’s first underwater veterans’ memorial located in Clearwater, Florida

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Circle of Heroes is now open! We hope one day everyone will be able to visit our nation's first-of-its-kind underwater dive memorial.

[Visit St. Pete-Clearwater @VisitSPC]

The @COHFlorida Veterans’ Memorial is the nations first-ever dive memorial honoring veterans. It opened earlier this month to the public, and it’s already attracting sea life! Check out these shots captured on a recent dive by phyedeaux on Instagram! 🤟🏼🇺🇸 #LiveAmplified

[🌴FloridaWelcomesYouHome🌴 @Welcome2FL]

Officially on our bucket list. America's only underwater memorial dedicated to veterans from all five branches of the military.

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

U.S. Army Vet Shawn Campbell didn't know his name was on one of the statues in the Circle of Heroes until he dove the site earlier this week.

Watch the incredible moment he found out.

[Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes]

If you can dive, maybe you'd like to visit a unique memorial to U.S. servicemembers that recently opened to the public off the coast of Florida - @COHFlorida. https://t.co/WSUW0e3pnJ

[FL Assn of Museums @flamuseums]

Do you scuba dive? Here's a great destination for you!

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Check us out on Morning Blend on ABC Action News tomorrow at 10 am @abcactionnews

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Front page Local - Thanks @TB_Times and @IleanaNajarro!

[City of Clearwater, FL @MyClearwater]

We're so honored to have this new @COHFlorida underwater memorial off our coast.

[St. Petersburg College @spcnews]

We are very proud of the part that #SPCollege played in the creation of the @COHFlorida. Special recognition goes to SPC professor Dr. Heyward Mathews, the visionary behind the underwater memorial. He had the honor of cutting the ribbon today. #SPCCares

https://t.co/i1PHYBeCZD

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

“With the nation’s first underwater memorial, we are shining the spotlight on the importance of remembering those who have fought to protect our freedoms,” said Pinellas County Board Chair Karen Seel. via @ConnectingVet

https://t.co/3OVgw8dAZV

[Ann Duncan @AnnDuncanFL]

So proud to be part of opening @COHFlorida honoring our veterans. A legacy project that should make us all proud. #veterans

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

First divers jump in to see nation’s first underwater Veterans memorial @MyClearwater @VSPC @VFWHQ @StPeteFL @StPeteChamber @iflypie

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Circle of Heroes is officially open to the public after today’s dedication. @Janet4Pinellas @MyClearwater @VSPC @RepGusBilirakis

[Bobby Lewis WTSP @BobbyLewisWTSP]

Here's a look at a few more of the statues underwater at @COHFlorida. The pool is open! You can go see them today! Check out my story from when we went with local #veterans to see it for the first time today at NOON. @10NewsWTSP

[Bobby Lewis WTSP @BobbyLewisWTSP]

The @COHFlorida is incredible. It took nearly two years to complete. Now its the first underwater #veteran #memorial in the nation just 9 miles off @MyClearwater Beach. It honors the fallen in a unique way! @GoArmy @USCG @USMC @usairforce @USNavy

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Nation’s first underwater Veterans memorial about to open in an hour! @PinellasCoNews @VSPC @Pinellas @cnn @TODAYshow @foxnewsdesk @ABC @CBSThisMorning @nytimes @NBCNews @MyClearwater

[Circle of Heroes @COHFlorida]

Check out this awesome podcast our team was on talking about the Circle of Heroes! https://t.co/u12tKim3vo

[Bobby Lewis WTSP @BobbyLewisWTSP]

It wasn't long ago that these babies were sitting on the curb in Clearwater. Now, they're nine miles out in the Gulf awaiting Monday's dedication ceremony. You won't want to miss our story on the @COHFlorida #scuba #veterans #military #BobbyOnTheRoad

[Bobby Lewis WTSP @BobbyLewisWTSP]

The bases of these statues weigh 2,000 pounds! The original install date was way back in May but rough water and high winds delayed the dropping of the @COHFlorida statues until mid-July. Unveiling is Monday morning! A great tribute to our #veterans and #military #scuba #diving