East Texas Veterans Memorial Project

Recognize All Six Branches of Armed Forces Army Navy Air Force Marine Coast Guard Merchant Marines Recognize All Six Branches of Armed Forces Army Navy Air Force Marine Coast Guard Merchant Marines

 Mike Everheart Chairman  Bruce BennettVice Chairman  June EverheartSecretary  David McLeodTreasurer  Jeffrey BasehoreArchitect  Gary Martin Architect  Ed Birckbichler Board Member  David ReinerBoard Member  Jim Snow Board Member  David Schaub Jr. Board Member Board of Directors

Our mission is to permanently honor all past and present veterans from East Texas. In order to accomplish this goal, we will build a Veterans Memorial that will forever perpetuate the memory of those Sons and Daughters who fought or gave their lives for freedom with a place of honor and reverence where family, descendents, comrades, and future generations can find peace in the memory of lost loved ones. Mission Statement

 who have made the ultimate Sacrifice for our country.  who served in war & peace and were fortunate enough to come back home.  who are currently serving our Country in the U.S. Armed Forces. This Memorial is being created to honor all Veterans from East Texas… This Memorial is being created to honor all Veterans from East Texas…

 Women have played crucial roles in the military since the Revolutionary War  As of 2012 women make up 14% of the U.S. military  More than 165,000 women are in active or enlisted status and over 35,000 women are currently serving as officers  This memorial will honor Veteran women for their service to the U.S. military

 American Revolution  War of 1812  Texas Revolution  Mexican- American War  American Civil War  Spanish American War  World War I  World War II  Korean War  Vietnam  Panama Invasion  Operation Desert Storm  Afghanistan - Operation Enduring Freedom  Iraqi War  Afghanistan – War on Terror  All Other Conflicts U.S. Wars & Conflicts to be Recognized

Number of Veterans in Smith and Adjacent Counties Cherokee Co.4,127 Gregg Co. 9,372 Henderson Co.9,514 Rusk Co. 4,287 Smith Co. 16,328 Upshur Co. 3,821 Wood Co. 4,974 Anderson Co. 4,637 Rains 1,146 Camp 1,087 Marion 1,426 Harrison 5,020 Panola 1,791 Van Zandt 5,024 Total Veterans 61,492 Cherokee Co.4,127 Gregg Co. 9,372 Henderson Co.9,514 Rusk Co. 4,287 Smith Co. 16,328 Upshur Co. 3,821 Wood Co. 4,974 Anderson Co. 4,637 Rains 1,146 Camp 1,087 Marion 1,426 Harrison 5,020 Panola 1,791 Van Zandt 5,024 Total Veterans 61,492

 Sale of Memorial Plaques  Sale of Memorial Benches  Fundraisers- Raffles  Grant requests  Donations  Commercial sponsorship  Chartered organizations (Plaques/Pavers)  Sale of merchandise (Coins, T-shirts etc…) Sources of Revenue Required to Build Memorial

Examples of Memorial Plaques

Examples of Benches

Draw Veterans from around East Texas who want to view the memorial and possibly purchase plaques for themselves or family members who have served their country. Bring school classes from surrounding area to visit the memorial and become educated about the wars America has fought the past 230 years. Visitors will spend money on entertainment, gas, food, shopping and souvenirs.… Revenue What the East Texas Veteran’s Memorial Will Bring to Tyler What the East Texas Veteran’s Memorial Will Bring to Tyler

Emphasis will be placed on awarding contracts to local businesses as much as possible. Who Will Construct?

Memorial Design

Chapel Pavilions Entrance Statues Walls Front Wall Paving Landscape Total: Chapel Pavilions Entrance Statues Walls Front Wall Paving Landscape Total: $775,000 $250,000 $150,000 $250,000 $475,000 $200,000 $250,000 $150,000 $2,500,000 $775,000 $250,000 $150,000 $250,000 $475,000 $200,000 $250,000 $150,000 $2,500,000