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Pictured above is a photo of how the Veterans Memorial. There will also be shrubs placed around the base of the memorial and a bronze dedication plaque.
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Sculptor Ron Petitt was commissioned to create a veterans memorial that will honor all veterans of all generations. The unique design incorporates 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 is a bronze plaque with the service emblem for each branch of service. Dedication of the memorial was held November 11, 2009.
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.
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SPONSORS (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Sponsors will appear permanently on the Memorial) |
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Marwan Purghol, M.D. |
Honoring Rodney Gobert |
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Southeast Texas Medical Associates, L.L.P. |
Thanks to Mr. Rick Bryant |
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Stone, Kerwin |
All who helped make the Veteran Memorial possible |
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Vietnam Veterans of America - SETX Chapter 292 |
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City of Beaumont |
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Cranor Family |
The Band of Vietnam Brothers |
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Hardy, Ray and Judy |
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Kirkland, Roy D. |
In-Kind Installation Project Manager |
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Nall, Sgt William D. |
Veterans Incarcerated Group, Mark Stiles Unit |
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Quality Mat Company |
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Rogers, Regina |
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Southern Comfort Band |
(In-Kind) Performance |
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Stone Family-Andy,Vicki,Myra,Barbara,Matt,Margaret |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Valero Port Arthur Refinery |
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Womack, Sandra |
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Construction & Maintenance Service Co. |
In-Kind Foundation Installation |
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Gibson, T. C. & Rosemary |
Honoring TA Gibson,Jr & RN Baynes |
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Hotel Beaumont |
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Industrial Safety Training Council |
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Mesecher, Ver Neil |
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Petitt, Ron |
Silent Auction |
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Sigma Engineers, Inc. |
In-Kind Foundation Plans |
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Y M B L |
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Brittain, Scott |
In-Kind Band |
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Chevron Products Company |
Thanks to Jim Beck |
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Courville Family |
All Vets |
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Cowboy Harley-Davidson |
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Dillards |
Silent Auction |
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Dionne, Pat |
In-Kind Band |
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DJ's Boudain, Inc |
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ExxonMobil |
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Fain, Larry |
In-Kind Band |
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I.B.E.W. Local Union 479 |
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Knights of Columbus |
( In Kind Hall Rental ) |
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Matherne, Bob |
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Military Order of the Purple Heart |
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Moor, Ted E. Jr. |
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Moore, Mark |
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Moore, Ray & Mary |
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Morgan Partners, LP |
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Osborn, Richard & Billie |
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Partain, Linda |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Patriot Guard Riders - Golden Triangle |
Vetrans Memorial Roll - 2009 |
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Port Arthur Abstract & Title Co. |
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Shanks, Dixon |
In-Kind Band |
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Shanks, Sydney |
In-Kind Band |
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Southeast Texas Title Co. |
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TeleconPioneers SO TX Chapter #64 |
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Texas Style Hot Summer Nights |
Donated Gate Proceeds |
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U S Flag & Flagpoles |
In-Kind Memorial Installation |
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VFW Spindletop Post 1806 |
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Vietnam Veterans Assistance Foundation of Texas |
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Vietnam Veterans of SETX Veterans Foundation |
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Woods, Joe & Arlene |
Raffle Item + Cash Donation |
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All Around Travel, Inc. |
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Allen, Aislynn |
Vidor Middle School |
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American Legion, Dorie Miller Post 817 |
Honoring God and Country |
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Apgar, Dutch |
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Baker, Ray |
In-Kind Band |
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Barbee, Charles & Mary |
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Barnes Equipment |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Bayliss, Billy |
Honoring Richard Pillsbury |
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Baynes, Richard |
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Beard, Kay |
In-Kind Band |
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Bell, Milton & Hester |
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Bernard, Don & Ann |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Bernard, Joey |
Honoring Gary (PAW PAW) Cranor |
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Bickford, Clayton & Betty |
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Big Rich Courville |
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Binur, Nir |
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Bowman, Nikki |
Honoring Col. Milton H. Bell |
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Breaux, Rodney |
Silent Auction |
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Breitling, Susan & Daniel |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Brentwood Country Club |
Silent Auction |
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Bucher, Frank |
In-Kind Band |
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Buffington, Bob |
Silent Auction |
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Buffington, Bob & Gloria |
Honoring Ray Hardy |
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Busceme, Nancy & Mark |
Silent Auction |
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Byrd, Tracy |
Silent Auction |
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Cascio, Gerard DDS |
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Conway, Nancy |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Corbello, Chris |
Silent Auction |
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Cranor, Bill & Valarie |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Cranor, David |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Cranor, David & Allyson |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Creative Corrections, LLC |
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Currie, Cecelia |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Deering, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence |
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Dick Dowling Sons of Confederate Veterans |
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Drs. McCardell, Duke & Latham |
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Ebebezer Missionary Baptist Church |
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ExpoWORD Christian Ministries |
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Firestation Auto Center |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Firestone |
Silent Auction |
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Foley, Gretchen |
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park |
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Forrest Lawn |
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Frank, Robert |
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Gary, Carol |
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Gates, Randall & Linda |
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George, Evangeline |
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Gibson, Rosie & T C |
Silent Auction |
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Giglio Distributing Co. |
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Go Web Systems |
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Gossett, Ron & Pat |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Hardy, Barry |
Honoring Ray Hardy |
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Hardy, Dale |
Honoring Ray Hardy |
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Hardy, Elizabeth |
Honoring Ray Hardy |
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Harrell, Ernest |
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Harrelson, Jane & Dale |
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Hartman Supplies |
In-Kind Foundation Installation |
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Harvey, Jeanette |
Honoring Ron Bennett |
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Health Strategies Group, Inc |
Matching David Morton's & Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Herron, Mr. & Mrs. John A. |
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HiTower Kennels |
Silent Auction |
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Hudson, Jean Marie |
Honoring Ray Hudson, USMC Iwo Jima Survivor |
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Joe M. Bloomfield, Inc. |
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Johnson, Peggy |
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Knife River Materials |
In-Kind Foundation Installation |
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Kovac, Helen |
Honoring MAJ. Frank Kovac |
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La Beaux, Rhena |
In Memory of Joseph D. Melonson, Jr. |
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Lafley, Chester |
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Little Bit Gaudy |
Silent Auction |
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Longoria, Delia |
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Lord, Evelyn M. |
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Market Basket |
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Martin, Kenneth |
Veterans Incarcerated Group, Mark Stiles Unit |
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Mattox, Kathy |
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McCall & Devenzio PLLC Law Firm |
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McCown, Sue |
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McDonald, Patsy |
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McLellan, Kenneth |
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MCM Elegante' |
Silent Auction |
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McNeill, Alan |
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Melancon, R.M. Jr. |
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Mercer, Danny L. |
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Michulka, Melissa & Jon |
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Moore, Mark |
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Morton, David & Cydni |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Mosier, D C |
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Mott, Darlene |
Honoring Donald Smart |
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National Oilwell Varco |
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Neely, Darlene |
In Memory of ABE Lincoln Smart |
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Neely, Darlene |
Honoring Richard E. Neely USN |
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Nixdorf, Jimmie |
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O'Brien, Gladys |
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Ogg, Judi |
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Ogg, Pat |
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Ogg, Pat |
Silent Auction |
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Porter-Cranor, Valarie |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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PRN Medical Services |
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Pyramid Homes |
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Rainey, Randy & Gini |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Rogers, Jason |
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Rustys Repair Shop |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Sepulvado, Steven |
Honoring Richard Pillsbury |
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Shellhammer, Sally |
Silent Auction |
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Silver Chalice Chap. Order Eastern Star 427 |
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Smith, John |
In-Kind Band |
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Sorrels, Thomas |
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Southeast Texas Water/Culligan |
Silent Auction |
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St Cyr, Nell |
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Stone, Kerwin |
Silent Auction |
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The Trinity Travelers |
Christian Motorcyclist Association |
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True, Dr. James L. |
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Txcyn Pottery |
Silent Auction |
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Vega, Rico |
Silent Auction |
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VFW Post 9854, Vinton, La |
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Vidor Middle School |
Thanks to David Post |
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Waguespack, Jan & Howard |
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Ware, Sheila |
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Ware. Judy |
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Weisback, Nell |
Honoring Thomas Mallard |
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White Cap Building Supplies |
In-Kind Foundation Installation |
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White, Helen |
Silent Auction |
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Whitehead, Bonnie |
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Williams, Dave |
Silent Auction |
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Wimberly, G A |
Hornoring Bob Hurlbert |
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Yates Auto & Truck Repair< Inc. |
Thanks to Mr. John W. Yates |
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Young, Kristie |
In Memory of Jerry Hutchinson |
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| Sponsor Levels |
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Platinum: $10,000 and above |
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Gold: $5,000 - $9,999 |
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Silver: $3,000 - $4,999 |
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Bronze: $1,000 - $2,999 |
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Memorial Supporters: $999 and lower |
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