The Lone Sailor Statue was unveiled Friday as part of the new Quincy Navy Park at Squantum. Lone Sailor statues now stand in 18 locations around the world, including Pearl Harbor and Normandy, France. Quincy’s statue will be the 19th, and the first in Massachusetts.

The tall ship, or bark USS Eagle makes it’s way thru Boston Harbor on Aug. 9. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch speaks as Quincy dedicates their Lone Sailor statue at Navy Park on Aug. 9. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Rear Admiral Stephen T. Kieth (L) and 100 year old Marine Mildred Cox (R) applaud the introduction of Ex UDT Francis X. Bellotti (C) as Quincy dedicates their Lone Sailor statue at Navy Park on Aug. 9. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Ex UDT Francis X. Bellotti and 100 year old Marine Mildred Cox chat as Quincy dedicates their Lone Sailor statue at Navy Park on Aug. 9. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Originally Published: August 9, 2024 at 7:03 p.m.