Oliver Hazard Perry, War of 1812 Hero. "We have met the enemy and they are ours..." after the Battle of Lake Erie, 10 September 1813." I leave it to your discretion to strike or not, but the American colors must not be pulled down over my head today."

It has been 199 years since Oliver Hazard Perry spoke those famous words "We have met the enemy and they are ours" 10 September 1813. A replica of the his ship the Brig Niagara will be in Buffalo this week for Navy Week, I will post some pictures later this week. 

But back to the statue, it is in Front Park facing Lake Erie. It is surrounded by some very nice looking bollards all carved out of white marble. The base of this statue made of pink granite has some great detail on it along with a beautiful bronze rendition of Perry Himself. Dedicated on 9/25/1916

NEVER FORGET!