1. CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMETERY
VIETNAM MONUMENT
CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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

3. 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.

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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. status Monument from Nicholasville Monument: $2680
status
Monument from Nicholasville Monument: $2680
Vendor for other like monuments with which we must comply.
Experience and track record.
Footer from Wilbert Somerset Vault: $550
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13. 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
Checks payable to American Legion Post 63, Memo line: Vietnam Memorial
There is currently $3768 in donations and pledges.

14. 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

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

16. QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION