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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.
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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 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 Association |
Thanks to Mr. Rick Bryant |
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Vietnam Veterans of America - SETX Chapter 292 |
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City of Beaumont |
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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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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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Petitt, Ron |
Silent Auction |
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Y M B L |
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Chevron Products Company |
Thanks to Jim Beck |
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Cowboy Harley-Davidson |
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Dale's Pools |
Ray & Judy Hardy |
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Dillards |
Silent Auction |
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DJ's Boudain, Inc |
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ExxonMobil |
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Hardy, Ray and Judy |
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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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Mesecher, Ver Neil |
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Military Order of the Purple Heart |
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Moor, Ted E. Jr. |
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Moore, Ray & Mary |
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Partain, Linda |
Honoring Kerwin Stone |
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Port Arthur Abstract & Title Co. |
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Southeast Texas Title Co. |
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TeleconPioneers SO TX Chapter #64 |
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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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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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Barbee, Charles & Mary |
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Barnes Equipment |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Baynes, Richard |
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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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Binur, Nir |
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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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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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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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Creative Corrections, LLC |
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Currie, Cecelia |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Deering, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence |
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Drs. McCardell, Duke & Latham |
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Ebebezer Missionary Baptist Church |
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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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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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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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Joe M. Bloomfield, Inc. |
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Johnson, Peggy |
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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 |
VIG |
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Mattox, Kathy |
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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 |
Silent Auction |
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Ogg, Pat |
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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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Rogers, Jason |
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Rustys Repair Shop |
Honoring Gary Cranor |
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Shellhammer, Sally |
Silent Auction |
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Silver Chalice Chap. Order Eastern Star 427 |
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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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Vidor Middle School |
Thanks to David Post |
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Weisback, Nell |
Honoring Thomas Mallard |
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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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Womack, Sandra |
Silent Auction |
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Woods, Joe & Arlene |
Raffle Item |
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Yates Auto & Truck Repair< Inc. |
Thanks to Mr. John W. Yates |
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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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