AMERICA'S
CROSSROADS
HONORING THOSE WE'VE LOST ALONG OUR NATION'S ROADSIDES,
THEIR MEMORIALS AND THEIR STORIES.........
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CHARLIE DUNN died on December 22, 2003 after a collision on Hwy 68 in Golden Valley, AZ. Charlie was a member of the American Legion, acting as Post Commander in 1991 and 1992, and was named Legionnaire of the year in AZ. in 1998. He was a leader in fund raising in the area for anyone in need whether it be a family who lost their home to fire, someone in need of surgery, a child with a terminal illness or helping to feed the hungry. On December 21, 2003, Charlie's station wagon was struck by another vehicle while he turned left onto State Hwy 68 from a driveway near the junction with U. S. Highway 93. He died the next day from his injuries. His memorial can be found on the roadside of Hwy 68 at Verde Rd in Golden Valley, AZ.
Between mile marker 7 and 8 is a grotto dedicated to the memoryAlong Hwy 68 in Golden Valley, AZ. stands a memorial that fills the heart. of Bertha and Manuel Garcia of Chicago, Illinois.
Extensive research has not brought forth information on the couple so we don’t know how or when their lives ended here.
We can tell, however, that the site is visited often as the flowers are bright and fresh and the path from the higway to the Grotto is well traveled. We hope that one day friends or relatives with contact us with information on how this tragedy occured
When traveling Hwy 93 from Boulder City NV toward Kingman AZ, you’ll find the quaint little town of Chloride. A quick turn on Mohave County Rd 125 will take you to the modern ghost town as well as to the memorial of Sandra Morse. Although no information has, at this time, been found regarding Sandra, her memorial sits at the base of the Chloride sign just off the highway.
Stephen Barlow Jr. was born 10-11-82 in Meriden, CT. and died 2-17-02 along Hwy 95 near Wagon Wheel in Henderson, NV.
He lived in the Henderson area for 7 years and attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas.
The details of Stephen's death are unknown and his memorial no longer stands on the roadside. 
Death of the unborn…one has to assume that this memorial is dedicated to the expecting mother and unborn child. The memorial for Susana Reyes Casanas, 12-5-84 to 7-5-02, was found on Hwy 93 in Golden Valley, AZ between mile marker 54 and 55. Miguel Manuel Flores Jr. is memorialized only as 7-5-02…the date of his death.
