Pictured above is a composite photo of how the Veterans Memorial might look when completed. There will also be shrubs placed around the base of the memorial and a bronze dedication plaque.

Sculptor Ron Petitt has been commissioned to create a veterans memorial that will honor all veterans of all generations. The unique design will incorporate a 6' black granite star topped with a black granite column with five one-half life size bronze sculptures that represent both male and female members of the different branches of service in their dress uniforms. Located above each figure will be a bronze plaque with the service emblem for each branch of service. Dedication of the memorial is planned for Veterans Day 2008.

The Veterans Memorial project is being sponsored by The Southeast Texas Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 292, with support from the Jefferson County Commissioners Court and the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center.

On Veterans Day 2007, a press conference was held at The Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitor Center to unveil the model design for the Veterans Memorial. The above photo shows artist Ron Petitt and Jefferson County Precinct 4 Commissioner "Bo" Alfred (bottom row, second from left) posing with veterans and members of VVA Chapter 292. When completed, the Veterans Memorial will be located outside the Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitor Center at 5055 IH-10 South.

SPONSORS (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors will appear permanently on the Memorial)

V V A SETX Chapter 292
Quality Mat Company
Rogers, Regina
Valero Port Arthur Refinery
Hotel Beaumont All Veterans
Chevron Products Company Thanks to Jim Beck
ExxonMobil
Gibson, T. C. & Rosemary Honoring TA Gibson,Jr & RN Baynes
I.B.E.W. Local Union 479
Matherne, Bob
Mesecher, Ver Neil
Moor, Ted E. Jr.
Moore, Ray & Mary
Vietnam Veterans Assistance Foundation of Texas
All Around Travel, Inc.
American Legion, Dorie Miller Post 817 Honoring God and Country
Barbee, Charles & Mary
Barnes Equipment Honoring Gary Cranor
Baynes, Richard
Bernard, Donald II Honoring Gary Cranor
Bickford, Clayton & Betty
Breitling, Susan & Daniel Honoring Gary Cranor
Buffington, Bob & Gloria Honoring Ray Hardy
Conway, Nancy Honoring Kerwin Stone
Creative Corrections, LLC
Currie, Cecelia Honoring Gary Cranor
Deering, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence
Ebebezer Missionary Baptist Church
Foley, Gretchen
Forrest Lawn
Frank, Robert
Gary, Carol
Gates, Randall & Linda
Giglio Distributing Co.
Go Web Systems
Gossett, Ron & Pat Honoring Gary Cranor
Hardy, Barry Honoring Ray Hardy
Hardy, Dale Honoring Ray Hardy
Hardy, Elizabeth Honoring Ray Hardy
Herron, Mr. & Mrs. John A.
Joe M. Bloomfield, Inc.
Johnson, Peggy
Lafley, Chester
Lord, Evelyn M.
Market Basket
Mattox, Kathy
McCown, Sue
McDonald, Patsy
McLellan, Kenneth
McNeill, Alan
Nixdorf, Jimmie
Ogg, Judi
Pyramid Homes
Rogers, Jason
Rustys Repair Shop Honoring Gary Cranor
Silver Chalice Chap. Order Eastern Star 427
St Cyr, Nell
The Trinity Travelers Christian Motorcyclist Association
True, Dr. James L.
Weisback, Nell Honoring Thomas Mallard
Sponsor Levels
Platinum: $10,000 and above
Gold: $5,000 - $9,999
Silver: $3,000 - $4,999
Bronze: $1,000 - $2,999
Memorial Supporters: $999 and lower