CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMETERY VIETNAM MONUMENT CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMETERY

IN HONOR OF THOSE WHO SERVED, THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND THOSE WHO DIED IN THE VIETNAM WAR

The memorial Design Concept Erect a simple Monument to those who served during the Vietnam War at Camp Nelson National Cemetery. This monument is intended to recognize and honor the Service and Sacrifices during the Vietnam War. Design Proposal is for simple, but elegant design the represents the sacrifice of who served and those who were lost. The monument has been designed from scratch.

Engraving Specifications The memorial Engraving Specifications Bevel Marker in Georgia Granite Face 2-11 x 1-9 x 2 – 0 ¼ PBT, with 6” Drop must be exact Carve & Letter, Flute Carving, Flat Curve Color Litho w/Ribbon

Rear Height 24” w/6” drop to 18” front The memorial Monument dimensions: Base 35” x 21” Rear Height 24” w/6” drop to 18” front

status Committee formulation Bill Bach – USMC Vietnam Veteran Mark Roland, Col, USAF (Ret) Supported by Central KY Veterans Committee Serving Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 3634 – Danville, American Legion Post 63 – Nicholasville, AUSA-CPL Bill McMillan-Bluegrass Chapter, MOAA Bluegrass Chapter, AFA Bluegrass Chapter 405 Approved by Department of Veterans Affairs Dedication proposed for 6 October 2018, 2 PM

status Goal is to involve and invite as many Veteran Organizations as possible

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status BUDGET Fundraising Goal $6000 American Legion Post 63 as repository for funds as clearing house and 501c3 for charitable donations: American Legion Post No. 63 P.O. Box 581 Nicholasville, KY 40340-0581 Checks payable to American Legion Post 63, Memo line: Vietnam Memorial There is currently $3768 in donations and pledges.

status What we need: Outreach Network and contact Veterans groups, Active, Reserve and Guard units Reach as many Veterans organizations as possible through formal and informal channels Advertising

status Dedication Ceremony planning and execution Needs Planning Chair Master of Ceremony Keynote speaker – Notable Vietnam Veteran DV Invitations, protocol, hosting

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