In 1954, Tom Lee Park was named in Lee’s honor, and a monument to him was built there. In 2006, it was replaced by the current bronze statue showing Lee pulling a man into his boat. 100 years ...

after Astor Park on the river was renamed Tom Lee Park. The inscription on the memorial described Lee as "A very worthy Negro." A sort of Washington Monument in miniature, the obelisk was toppled ...

Tom Lee rolled on the still waters ♪ ♪ The ... [birds chirping] [tender music] - They say after I died they built a monument for me that pointed up to the sky. The stone read, "A very worthy ...