Ripkowski Brothers Memorial Trees

Twelve cypress trees stand as living memorials to the 12 sons of Stash and Mattie Ripkowski, who showed valor and honor by answering their country's call to military service, most during wartime, and survived to return home: Bernie, Felix, Alex, August, Leon, Bill, and Herman served in the Army during World War II; Raymond served in the Air Force during World War II; Franklin served in the Merchant Marines and the Army during World War II and the Korean War; John served in the Army during the Korean War; Mike served in the Air Force during the Korean War; and Stanley served in the Army in peacetime.

Dayton, Texas · United States