Life-Size Statue of Lt. Baldomero Lopez to be unveiled
Life-Size Statue of Lt. Baldomero Lopez to be unveiled Tony D. Tue, 10/27/2026 - 08:47 am A progress image of the nearly seven-foot tall statue which will reside just outside of Waterworks Park along the Riverwalk. Less than a minute after this photograph was taken, Lt. Lopez was killed while attempting to save his fellow soldiers from a hand grenade. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for shielding his comrades from the grenade’s explosion with his own body. TAMPA CRA logo with tagline “Strengthening Communities” Tampa CRA Unveils Life-size Statue of Tampa War Hero Baldomero López For decades, Tampanians have read the name of First Lt. Baldomero López on memorial plaques, historical markers, and the elementary school, swimming pool and veteran’s nursing home that bears his name. But now, Tampa residents and visitors will be able to come face to face with the Korean War hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice more than 75 years ago. The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), alongside the City of Tampa will unveil the seven-foot-tall bronze casting of the U.S. Marine just outside Waterworks Park on Tuesday, October 27th. Fully funded by the CRA, this was a longtime pa
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