HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 Life Member Letter 25 June 2010
BRAZOS VALLEY Dear Life M embers,
VETERANS MEMORIAL
The Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial (BWM) Foundation Board of
Directors wishes to make you aware of several upcoming events in hopes
you can fit them into your schedule. The Memorial is moving into a new
phase of construction and expansion that will make it a significant
attraction for recreation and for education. Last year we completed the
Lynn Stuart Pathway around the memorial. This year we are building on
that beautifully successful project by adding the Military History Trail.
The Military History Trail consists of 18 sites commemorating the 17 wars
recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense plus the War for Texas
Independence. Each site has a granite marker along the Lynn Stuart
Pathway identifying a specific war, a bench and an interpretive panel
explaining the details and historical significance of the war. Ultimately,
each site will also include a life -size bronze statue representing an
American serviceman dressed and outfitted accurately for the timeframe
of the war.
All markers, benches and panels are currently in place and we have
broken ground for statues commemorating the American Revolution and
the War for Texas Independence and the Korean War. On Thursday, 01
July, we will dedicate the American Revolution War Statue. On the 175
anniversary of the "come and take it" incident at Goliad, Friday, 01
October, we will dedicate the Texas Independence Statue. Finally, as part
of the annual Veterans Day Celebration at the park, 11 November, we will
dedicate the Korean War Statues.
Because you have supported the BVVM so generously from the earliest
days of our development, we hope you will be able to join us at each of
these special events. Looking forward to seeing you at Veterans Park,
Sincerely,
Captain M. W. Newman, U.S. Navy (Retired)
President
Brazos Valley Veterans Memorial
P.O. Box 11055
College Station, TX 77842
979.696.6247
www.bwm.org