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VETERANS DAY 2011
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, November 11th. 2011, and the City will be dedicating/unveiling the Korean War Wall at the Murrieta Veterans Memorial in Town Square Park. Korean War Veterans are encouraged to attend and seating will be made available for you and yours. Following the parade which begins at 10:00AM, the unveiling should start versa 12:00PM. Thanks in advance for your service
In town this Memorial Day, May 30th 2011?
Mark your calendar's to attend the event to honor those Veterans who have sacrificed their lives in defense of our great nation.
Ceremonies include: A Benediction by Chaplain Jeremy McIntyre, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 (MWSS 372), a flyover by
The Warbirds West Air Museum, Keynote address by Major General Melvin Spiese, Deputy Commanding General, First Marine Expeditionary Force, Taps to be performed by Keith Larson, and the Murrieta Rotary will have their Local Heroes Field of Honor display; all beginning at 8:00AM at the Town Square Park near the Veterans Memorial.
Scene's from events on November 8th 2010: Over 1,700 fifth graders visited during the week of Veterans Day Ceremonies.
Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, 2010 at 10:00 AM.
The City Of Murrieta had its unveiling and dedication ceremony of the World War II Wall and Obelisk at Town Square Park
If you or a loved one honorably served our nation in uniform and you would like to donate a brick or tile to honor their service or sacrifice, for placement in the Honor Garden, or, if you would like to make a tax deductible cash contribution to our fundraising efforts to raise the estimated $2M dollars required to complete the construction; please view the city’s veterans memorial web page to download applications and view donor brick and tiles: http://www.murrieta.org/veteransmemorial/donor-tiles.asp
DONOR BRICK (LEVEL 3):
An inscribed brick may be purchased at a cost of $100 for installation in the Honor Garden. The brick will be inscribed with the veteran’s name, military rank or grade, branch of service, inclusive years of service*, and any conflicts served in as appropriate (e.g. WWII, Korea).
DONOR TILE (LEVEL 2):
A 16” x 16” inscribed, glazed tile may be purchased at a cost of $500 for installation in the Honor Garden. In addition to the information contained on the Level 3 brick (name, military rank or grade, branch of service, inclusive years of service*, and any conflicts served in), the tile will include the official seal of the veteran’s branch of service. Only one seal will be shown if the veteran served in two or more different branches of service. In addition, up to a 100-character inscription may be added.
DONOR TILE (LEVEL 1):
A 16” x16” inscribed, glazed tile may be purchased at a cost of $1,000 for installation in the Honor Garden. In addition to the information contained on the LEVEL 2 tile (name, military rank or grade, branch of service, inclusive years of service*, any conflicts served in, and official seal of the veteran’s branch of service), this tile may also contain the veteran’s medals and/or awards, and up to a 200-character inscription.
* For current active duty United States military personnel, the inclusive dates of service may be omitted.
Please note that there are a limited number of bricks and tiles. Availability is based on those applications received first. Only fully completed applications with the appropriate payment will be considered for inclusion in the Honor Garden.
Photos below were taken from the dedication ceremonies following the Veterans Day Parade in November 2009
The Murrieta City Council having approved the original funding ($500k) for this, the first phase of the memorial are from
L to R: Councilman Doug McAllister, Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mac, Councilman Rick Gibbs, Mayor Pro-Tem: Randon Lane,
California Assemblyman Kevin Jefferies, Councilman Gary Thomasian and Mayor: Kelly Bennett.
Veteran's Memorial Committee Meeting: Phase 2 of Design and Phase 2 of Construction:Staff has scheduled the next Veteran’s Memorial Subcommittee meeting for Monday, November28th., 2011.We will meet at our regular time of 6:30 p.m. at Murrieta’s City Hall (Training Room next to the Council Chambers) located at 1 Town Square, 24601 Jefferson Avenue. Should you have comments or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office of: Lea Kolek, Management Analyst: (951) 461-6116 or email: lkolek@murrieta.org
New Business: Update on Phase 2 funding prospects and the first revision of the draft conceptual design of The Vietnam Wall (David Neault).
Updates from subcommittees:
a. Honor Garden (Greg Gardner) - guidelines for donor bricks, tiles and a
numbering system are being reviewed. Once finalized, applicants will be
able to choose the location of honoree's brick or tile.
b. Fundraising (Dave Landriscina): Staff Report:
Revenue: $563,220.42 - expenses: $522,631=balance $40,589.42.
Revenue Sources: City: $500k; Bear Creek Country Club Gala Dinner put on by committee member Mr. Corsiglia: $31,623.04; and
The County of Riverside: $25k; Tiles $5,600.00 and miscellaneous contributions of $997.38.
A 24 minute radio station 590AM/KTIE interview by Col. Tom Freeman with committe member David Landriscina on the program entitled "Duty, Honor, Country" which aired on Sept. 6th. 2010 to include presentations given at the local Blue Star Family Event at Murrieta Mesa High School on labor day and a Temecula Vet Support Center meeting in September; an additional 30 orders have been placed for Tiles and Bricks + 3 cash donations.
Committee member Don Krampe-A Korean War Vet-was invited to South Korea to commemorate the conflicts' 60th anniversary of the Inchon Landing. While there, Mr. Krampe requested a donation for the Murrieta Memorial which is being considered.
Committee member Harold Craig-A WWII vet-spearheaded the first annual Marine Corps League Southwest Riverside County detachment #1057 "Charity Golf Tournament" to be held on November 6th 2010 at the California Oaks Golf Course in the Colony.
Check-in 11:00 AM $85 (Buffet Dinner included). Hole-in-one prize: NEW CAR + raffle tickets for many prizes.
For reservations: Contact: Bill Schrader (951) 698-1265 or Harold Craig (951) 698-6561
c. Vietnam Wall: Projected Cost: $159,800-at present going over layout for the mock-up; Layout for the Korean Wall was completed in September (Est. cost $48k) and its mock-up was in place for the Veterans Day Week of ceremonies from Nov. 7th thru the 13th. 2010.
Sponsor/Donor Plaque Options: Management Analyst Lea Kolek reviewed with the Committee the recommendations from the vendor (Eagle's Mark) regarding the Veterans Memorial Sponsor Plaque, which staff is to place in Council Chambers.
The following summarizes the options chosen for the plaque:
a. Wood – Alder. It is the least expensive hardwood with a consistent grain and is extremely durable.
b. Stain – Cherry, light colored. Staff is to request that the stain also have a non-reflective, no-gloss satin finish.
c. Bevel edging – 3/8” round over in order to add some individuality and depth.
d. Nameplates – Black brass with a gold edging. This style has the greatest number of size options and would be
available in the future should any one of the sponsor plates need replacing.
e. Font – Copperplate Gothic. This is the same font used on the Veterans Memorial tri-fold brochure and was chosen for
consistency.
f. Level names – Military insignia stars are to be used to indicate the level of donation provided ($5,000+ = 1 star,
$25,000+ = 2 stars, $50,000+ = 3stars, and $100,000+ = 4 stars).
Old Business:
- The committee and David Neault-David Neault Associates (www.dnassociates.com ) - has reached consensus on key areas to include the overall design and first to be constructed WWII wall; which will depict the European and Pacific theaters on opposite sides, and the fund raising aspect: Mission Statement, Logo, Brochure Design Details,Tiles, Paver Bricks, Catch Phrase, Website, and Promotional Items available for purchase.
- The WWII wall and Obelisk was completed on time and on budget for ceremonies on Memorial Day 2010.
- Veterans Memorial Foundation 501(c)(3): Articles of incorporation and
the by-laws have been approved. At the Dec. 6th 2010 meeting,
ACM Holston asked if Bob DeCubellus would review and comment on the by-laws.
On Feb. 23, 1945; SIX U.S. MARINES ON IWO JIMA (sulfur island) CAPTURED MOUNT SURIBACHI, WHERE THEY RAISED THE AMERICAN FLAG TWICE-THE SECOND TIME BEING THE ICONIC PHOTO TAKEN BY ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER JOE ROSENTHAL.
Seeking donations from interested individuals, corporations,
and foundations in support of this tribute to our nation's veterans.
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