Contribute to the Veterans

Mid East Wall Memorial Wall

I am reaching out to my fellow Nevadans for contributions to help continue a worthy and patriotic endeavor.

 

When we began construction of the Memorial Wall in early 2004, the total casualties were far less. The mobile Wall has 544 names of fallen heroes on it. We have exhibited the Wall statewide, winning first place both at the Carson City Nevada Day parade and the Summerlin 4th of July parade.

 

I was honored to be the Grand Marshal for the Beatty Centennial, and by the Mayor‘s request, brought the Wall to Mesquite for their annual parade. The Wall was the featured float of the 50th annual Veterans Day parade in Las Vegas. The Memorial Wall(s) will participate in many other patriotic parades and memorial services throughout the communities of Nevada.

 

I did not budget for the ongoing expenses transporting and updating the Wall. The total expenses are in the tens of thousands of dollars. War casualties have tripled and I must build two more walls; and unfortunately our casualties continue to rise. I have committed the Memorial Wall(s) to future Nevada war casualties and veterans memorial events. I need your financial support to continue this memorial project.  

 

I cannot express to you the gratitude I have received from the families, their friends and community leaders when the Memorial Wall is present to honor these Nevada Heroes at their somber military memorial services. It is a reverent, stark reminder to everyone the reality of this war and the toll on loved ones. It is a very moving experience. I served as a Medivac Flight Surgeon/Paratrooper in Vietnam with over 100 combat missions treating and evacuating our wounded; receiving a Bronze Star, five Air Medals, one for Valor. WAR IS HELL. I know first hand the tragedy and the grief of the families and loved ones of these HEROES.

 

Please send your needed contribution to:

THE MID EAST MEMORIAL WALL COMMITTEE

c/o: Lonnie Hammargren, M.D.

4300 Ridgecrest Drive

Las Vegas, Nevada 89121

702.898.7350 or 702-596-6669

Email: Memorialwall@cox.net

 

The Mid East Memorial Wall will be traveling to many communities throughout Nevada and our neighboring states for memorial events.

 

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