Feb 2010
Tribute to Heroes of Freedom
Feb/28/2010 09:00 Filed in: News Article
Written by Bill Adcock
Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00
HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - The Traveling Wall, an 80% scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. will be at the Hopkins County Fairground/Ballard Convention Center in the fall 2010; along with other exhibits. Exhibits that honor firefighters and other first responders as well as the heroes of 9/11 and Iraq and Afghanistan.
The group bringing the exhibits to Hopkins County is American Veterans Traveling Tribute; an non-profit organization based in Washington state and Texas. They, www.AVTT.org , travel across our nation for the purpose to honor, respect and remember the men and women who served; and, to pay specific tribute to those that gave their all in that service.
The local sponsor is A Tribute to Heroes of Freedom, a group of ten local citizens.
Memorials and Exhibits
• The Cost of Freedom Memorial: A series of stand-up exhibits created in gold dog tags to record the names of those who gave their lives for freedom since Vietnam and include Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
• 911 Memorials: A stand-up exhibit with lighted towers to make sure “we never forget.” Each name is recorded according to their location at the time of the tragedy.
• Walk of Heroes: A series of stand-up’s that pay tribute and provide education regarding our country’s history, as well as conflicts America was involved in to insure our freedom.
• Vietnam Remembered: A nationally acclaimed art display of original paintings and more; for viewing, education and reflection.
• World War II: Displays of pictures and information to pay specific tribute to WWII veterans.
• Korean War: A beautiful pictorial display to the men who fought the forgotten war along with battle maps and war timeline.
How can Americans ever forget what the WW II veterans did for our nation? They earned the well deserved designation of “The Greatest Generation.” Sadly, Americans quickly forgot the Korean War vets; and, that war became known as the forgotten war. And as we all know, “The Wall” in Washington, D.C. is a tribute to over 58,000 men & women who didn’t come home. Neither the Korean or Vietnam War vets were given a hero’s welcome.
While Tribute to Heroes of Freedom will honor our military heroes, we’re certainly not forgetting the first responders. Do you remember seeing the police officers, firefighters and EMT personnel rushing into the burning Twin Towers? America’s first responders, men and women, stand at-the-ready 24/7 risking their lives to protect and serve.
But now, we have a chance to show all “Heroes of Freedom,” from WW II and Vietnam to the Iraqi /Afghan vets, that Hopkins Countians do remember their sacrifice by sponsoring Tribute to Heroes of Freedom. These are done deals. That's why it's so important for pro-freedom Americans like yourself to have an opportunity to share in this great undertaking.
A contract has already been signed. A down payment has been made. Hopkins County is on AVTT’s schedule to be here this fall. An account has been established at Integra Bank. There is an immediate need to raise a minimum of $10,000.00 to get this event started and moving forward. It will be necessary to raise approximately $20,000.00 to fully fund this event. This undertaking will take churches, businesses and individuals contributing and supporting the Tribute to Heroes of Freedom. This could be the largest public event of this kind to ever come to our community.
Churches‘, businesses’ and individuals’ names will be placed on the program showing they are a supporter. Dan McGary (Automotive Express) was the first person to see the positive value of supporting this tribute by instantly contributing. So, his name will be at the top of the program of contributors. Thank you, Dan.
Information provided to iSurf by Bill Adcock.
Sunday, 28 February 2010 00:00
HOPKINS COUNTY, KY - The Traveling Wall, an 80% scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. will be at the Hopkins County Fairground/Ballard Convention Center in the fall 2010; along with other exhibits. Exhibits that honor firefighters and other first responders as well as the heroes of 9/11 and Iraq and Afghanistan.
The group bringing the exhibits to Hopkins County is American Veterans Traveling Tribute; an non-profit organization based in Washington state and Texas. They, www.AVTT.org , travel across our nation for the purpose to honor, respect and remember the men and women who served; and, to pay specific tribute to those that gave their all in that service.
The local sponsor is A Tribute to Heroes of Freedom, a group of ten local citizens.
Memorials and Exhibits
• The Cost of Freedom Memorial: A series of stand-up exhibits created in gold dog tags to record the names of those who gave their lives for freedom since Vietnam and include Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
• 911 Memorials: A stand-up exhibit with lighted towers to make sure “we never forget.” Each name is recorded according to their location at the time of the tragedy.
• Walk of Heroes: A series of stand-up’s that pay tribute and provide education regarding our country’s history, as well as conflicts America was involved in to insure our freedom.
• Vietnam Remembered: A nationally acclaimed art display of original paintings and more; for viewing, education and reflection.
• World War II: Displays of pictures and information to pay specific tribute to WWII veterans.
• Korean War: A beautiful pictorial display to the men who fought the forgotten war along with battle maps and war timeline.
How can Americans ever forget what the WW II veterans did for our nation? They earned the well deserved designation of “The Greatest Generation.” Sadly, Americans quickly forgot the Korean War vets; and, that war became known as the forgotten war. And as we all know, “The Wall” in Washington, D.C. is a tribute to over 58,000 men & women who didn’t come home. Neither the Korean or Vietnam War vets were given a hero’s welcome.
While Tribute to Heroes of Freedom will honor our military heroes, we’re certainly not forgetting the first responders. Do you remember seeing the police officers, firefighters and EMT personnel rushing into the burning Twin Towers? America’s first responders, men and women, stand at-the-ready 24/7 risking their lives to protect and serve.
But now, we have a chance to show all “Heroes of Freedom,” from WW II and Vietnam to the Iraqi /Afghan vets, that Hopkins Countians do remember their sacrifice by sponsoring Tribute to Heroes of Freedom. These are done deals. That's why it's so important for pro-freedom Americans like yourself to have an opportunity to share in this great undertaking.
A contract has already been signed. A down payment has been made. Hopkins County is on AVTT’s schedule to be here this fall. An account has been established at Integra Bank. There is an immediate need to raise a minimum of $10,000.00 to get this event started and moving forward. It will be necessary to raise approximately $20,000.00 to fully fund this event. This undertaking will take churches, businesses and individuals contributing and supporting the Tribute to Heroes of Freedom. This could be the largest public event of this kind to ever come to our community.
Churches‘, businesses’ and individuals’ names will be placed on the program showing they are a supporter. Dan McGary (Automotive Express) was the first person to see the positive value of supporting this tribute by instantly contributing. So, his name will be at the top of the program of contributors. Thank you, Dan.
Information provided to iSurf by Bill Adcock.