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Name: Norman R. Jones Email: AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com Phone: Date: 23 November 2003 Comments
PRESIDENT
BUSH SIGNS VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL VISITOR CENTER BILL INTO LAW WASHINGTON,
D.C., November 18, 2003 – As the final step in a long legislative process,
President George W. Bush signed a bill yesterday to authorize the design and
construction of a visitor center at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, announced Jan
C. Scruggs, Founder and President, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. President
Bush signed H.R. 1442 yesterday ensuring the creation of the center which will
not only honor the memory of Vietnam veterans, but most importantly will educate
visitors of the sacrifices our veterans have made in the name of freedom. The
House and Senate unanimously approved the bill earlier this month after ironing
out differences between previous versions of the legislation. “We are grateful
to President Bush for authorizing the construction of the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial Visitor Center, therefore guaranteeing that future generations will
better understand the principles of service, sacrifice and patriotism,”
Scruggs said. “This addition to the Memorial is a tribute to the three million
men and women who served in the Vietnam War and will transform The Wall that
heals into The Wall that educates.” Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE), one of the
bill’s biggest supporters, first introduced the Visitor Center bill in
September 2000 along with fellow Vietnam veteran Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and
John McCain (R-AZ). After being stalled in the 106th and 107th sessions,
Senators Hagel, Kerry and McCain along with House Resources Chairman Richard
Pombo (R-CA), Vice Chairman Jim Gibbons (R-NV) and Ranking Member Nick Rahall
(D-WV) have been instrumental in the bill’s progress through the 108th
Congress. Said Senator Hagel: “The Vietnam War was a defining moment in
American history. [Yesterday] marks a historic step to create a Visitor Center
so everyone will be able to have a greater understanding and appreciation for
those who served in the Vietnam War and those who serve in America's Armed
Forces. The Visitor Center will help provide lessons in history for future
generations.” Chairman Pombo said: “I can think of no better way to honor
the memories of the brave men and women who served our country in the war than
to create a Visitor Center to educate our youth of their sacrifices.” The
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center will provide a thought-provoking
educational experience with exhibits working in synergy with the Memorial. The
facility will feature photographs of those who were killed or remain missing,
some of the more than 60,000 items that have been left at The Wall and other
engaging displays that will be developed over the next year. The Memorial Fund
will be responsible for raising the funds to build the Visitor Center, which
will cost more than $13 million and take about three years to complete. No
federal funds will be used for the Visitor Center. Between 1980-1982, the
Memorial Fund raised $8.4 million to build The Wall with contributions from
individuals, veterans organizations, foundations and corporations. The Vietnam
Veterans Memorial is the most visited memorial in the nation’s capital with
more than four million visitors each year. It is dedicated to all who served
with U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and its black granite panels are
inscribed with the names of the 58,235 men and women who made the ultimate
sacrifice. Established in 1979, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is the
non-profit organization authorized by Congress to build the Vietnam Veterans
Memorial in Washington, D.C. Today, through a series of outreach programs, the
organization works to preserve the legacy of The Wall, to promote healing and to
educate about the impact of the Vietnam War. http://www.vvmf.org/index.cfm?SectionID=298
Name:
Thomas TOP Vernor Email: topvernor@aol.com Phone: 228-497-3143 Date: 18 Nov 03 Comments
To
all Persuaders; My address has changed within the last 2 months along with my
telephone #. Here is the new information;;; Thomas'TOP' Vernor 2101 Ladnier Rd.
029 Gautier, Ms. 39553 email topvernor@aol.com telephone # 228-497-3143 Name: Jack Picciolo Email: purrsfive@comcast.net Phone: Date: Nov.16, 2003 Comments
Taken
from the Memorial Page of the US Field Artillery Association http://www.usfaa.com
KIA'S From Fort Sill, OK SPC Donald L. Wheeler 22 Concord, Michigan 1st
Battalion, 17th Field Artillery October 13, 2003 PFC Stephen E. Wyatt 19
Kilgore, Texas 1st Battalion, 17th Field Artillery October 13, 2003 SPC Dustin
K. McGaugh 20 Derby, Kansas 17th FA BDE September 30, 2003 Name: Dawn Cummings Email: mkcdcumm@hickorytech.net Phone: Date: November 15th, 2003 Comments
My
uncle Allen Dale served in the 17th IX Corps. He was killed in action on
November 18th 1952. I would appreciate any information anyone may have in
regards to him. Thanks Dawn Name: William A. Pannapacker Jr. Email: pannapacker@sbcglobal.net Phone: Date: Nov.12, 03 Comments
I
came across the name Mike Garza on the K.I.A. page. I believe he was killed
during a Chinese mortar attack two days before I rotated home. My s. p. was next
to his howitzer. I live In Holland Michigan. Am I right about this? It might
have been someone else 50 years is a long time to remember Name: DOC MILLER Email: millerle@bellsouth.net Phone: 704 489 2130 Date: 11/11/03 Comments
Paul
Fusco call or e-mail me, I would be interested in hearing from you. Bring me up
to date on what you have been up to. Top Vernor the same goes for you. HAPPY
VETERANS DAY to all. Name: Norman R. (Richard) Jones Email: AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com Phone: Date: 11 November 2003 Comments
Today
is Veterans Day. It is a day to recognize and honor all veterans. So where ever
you may be, find a veteran, shake his hand and thank him for serving his
country. It makes no difference if they served during war or peace, they
contributed toward the freedom of everyone in the United States and many
countries abroad. To all who served, THANKS FOR SERVING THIS GREAT NATION! God
Bless the USA. Name: Norman R. (Richard) Jones Email: AnKhe2nd17FA68@aol.com Phone: Date: 09 November 2003 Comments
Military
Appreciation Night GOLDEN CORRAL’S THIRD ANNUAL 2003 MILITARY APPRECIATION
NIGHT OFFERS FREE THANK YOU MEAL TO NATION’S PATRIOTS Monday night November
10th, 2003 from 5-9 PM. If you have never been to one of their Veterans
Appreciation, you are missing a superb feast. Veterans Day is a celebration to
honor America’s military personnel for their patriotism, love of country and
willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. This year’s Golden
Corral 2003 Military Appreciation Night brings special meaning to all 400+
Golden Corral Restaurants spanning 39 states as we join together to once again
offer all veterans and retired and active duty members of the U.S. military a
Free “Thank-you Dinner Buffet and Beverage on Monday night, November 10th,
from 5 – 9 PM. Senator Bob Dole is supporting the Military Appreciation Night
event through public service announcements, which encourage all veterans and
U.S. military to participate and be recognized for their sacrifice and
dedication to protecting our nation’s freedom. The offer is strictly based on
the honor system – no identification is required, and members of the U.S.
Reserves and National Guard are also included in this special recognition offer.
An integral part of Military Appreciation Night is the Disabled American
Veterans organization, the official voice of America’s service-connected
disabled veterans. The DAV, which represents all America’s 2.3 million
disabled veterans, their families and survivors, will have members at the event
in all restaurant locations throughout the nation to distribute literature, sign
up new members and volunteers, and accept donations in support of the DAV. On
Military Appreciation Night last year, an estimated 252,000 veterans and retired
or active duty military enjoyed free dinners at Golden Corral restaurants
nationwide. These meals translated into a nearly $2.5 million thank you from
Golden Corral. Additionally, the DAV raised an estimated $241,000 for its
organization during the event. Name: H.D. (Buck) Brown Email: hdb39@hotmail.com Phone: 410-421-5511 Date: 11-04-03 Comments
My
brother Sgt Robert R. Brown proudly served with the 2/17th until KIA at Buprang
on December 1, 1969. On behalf of our parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Brown of
Ft. Peck, Montana (proud honorary members of the 2/17th Assn), I look forward to
any and all contacts with those who served with him in Buprang; FB ANNIE or
elsewhere. Regret I could not attend this year's reunion - the first I have
missed. However, I do look forward to next year's. Congratulations to all who
contributed to this great site - particularly Jack Piccolo and Mike Burke. Buck
Brown Lifetime member of 2/17th Assn. Name: Charlie Taliaferro Email: chast@kitchentablegang.org Phone: Date: 2 November 2003 Comments
We
are not trying to sell you anything at all. We don't even want your money! This
is simply an invitation for military veterans, wives and friends to visit us at:
http://www.kitchentablegang.org We
really could use your help in get this message out. Please forward it to
friends, military buddies, family, your newsletter, bulletin board or even add a
link to our website from your pages. We hope you deem us worthy! Thank you very
much! Charlie Taliaferro THE KITCHEN TABLE GANG TRUST P.S.: Remember, VETERAN'S
DAY is only 9 days away, November 11th. |
