U.S. Capitol Grounds Memorial Tree Ulmus americana ‘Valley Forge’ (Valley Forge American Elm) To Honor the Service and Sacrifice of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police -End of Watch- July 24, 1998

The Basics

Year
2008
Location
U.S. Capitol, S.W.
Capitol Grounds

Common Name: Valley Forge American Elm
Botanical Name: Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Planted: July 24, 2008
Sponsor: Majority Leader Harry Reid

Honoree Details

To honor the service and sacrifice of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson of the United States Capitol Police who bravely gave their lives defending the United States Capitol on July 24, 1998.

Image Gallery

The End of Watch Tree in spring.
The End of Watch Tree in spring.
The End of Watch Tree in winter.
The End of Watch Tree in winter.
The End of Watch Tree in fall.
The End of Watch Tree in fall.
The End of Watch Tree in summer.
The End of Watch Tree in summer.