East Texas Veterans Memorial Project

East Texas Veterans Memorial Project

Recognize All Six Branches of Armed Forces Army Navy Air Force Marine Coast Guard Merchant Marines

Recognize All Six Branches of Armed Forces Army Navy Air Force Marine Coast Guard Merchant Marines

Mike Everheart Chairman Bruce Bennett Vice Chairman June Everheart Secretary David McLeod Treasurer Jeffrey Basehore Architect Gary Martin Architect Ed Birckbichler Board

Member David Reiner Board Member Jim Snow Board Member David Schaub Jr. Board Member

Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

Our mission is to permanently honor all past and present veterans from East Texas. In order to accomplish this goal, we will build a Veterans Memorial that will forever perpetuate the memory of those Sons and Daughters who fought or gave their lives for freedom with a place of honor and reverence where family, descendents, comrades, and future generations can find peace in the memory of lost loved ones.

Mission StatementMission Statement

who have made the ultimate Sacrifice for our country.

who served in war & peace and were fortunate enough to come back home.

who are currently serving our Country in the U.S. Armed Forces.

This Memorial is being created to honor all Veterans from

East Texas…

This Memorial is being created to honor all Veterans from

East Texas…

Honoring Women in the Military

Honoring Women in the Military

Women have played crucial roles in the military since the Revolutionary War

As of 2012 women make up 14% of the U.S. military

More than 165,000 women are in active or enlisted status and over 35,000 women are currently serving as officers

This memorial will honor Veteran women for their service to the U.S. military

American Revolution

War of 1812 Texas Revolution Mexican-

American War American Civil

War Spanish

American War World War I World War II Korean War

Vietnam Panama Invasion Operation

Desert Storm Afghanistan -

Operation Enduring Freedom

Iraqi War Afghanistan –

War on Terror All Other Conflicts

U.S. Wars & Conflicts to be Recognized

U.S. Wars & Conflicts to be Recognized

Number of Veterans in Smith and Adjacent Counties

Number of Veterans in Smith and Adjacent Counties

Cherokee Co. 4,127Gregg Co. 9,372Henderson Co. 9,514Rusk Co. 4,287Smith Co. 16,328Upshur Co. 3,821Wood Co. 4,974 Anderson Co. 4,637

Rains 1,146 Camp 1,087 Marion 1,426 Harrison 5,020 Panola 1,791 Van Zandt 5,024

Total Veterans 61,492

Cherokee Co. 4,127Gregg Co. 9,372Henderson Co. 9,514Rusk Co. 4,287Smith Co. 16,328Upshur Co. 3,821Wood Co. 4,974 Anderson Co. 4,637

Rains 1,146 Camp 1,087 Marion 1,426 Harrison 5,020 Panola 1,791 Van Zandt 5,024

Total Veterans 61,492

Sale of Memorial Plaques Sale of Memorial Benches Fundraisers- Raffles Grant requests Donations Commercial sponsorship Chartered organizations

(Plaques/Pavers) Sale of merchandise

(Coins, T-shirts etc…)

Sources of Revenue Required to Build Memorial

Sources of Revenue Required to Build Memorial

Examples of Memorial PlaquesExamples of Memorial Plaques

Examples of BenchesExamples of Benches

Counties we will focus on

Draw Veterans from around East Texas who want to view the memorial and possibly purchase plaques for themselves or family members who have served their country.Bring school classes from surrounding area to visit the memorial and become educated about the wars America has fought the past 230 years.Visitors will spend money on entertainment, gas, food, shopping and souvenirs.… Revenue

What the East Texas Veteran’s Memorial Will Bring to Tyler

What the East Texas Veteran’s Memorial Will Bring to Tyler

Emphasis will be placed on awarding contracts to local

businesses as much as possible.

Who Will Construct?Who Will Construct?

Memorial DesignMemorial Design

Estimated Memorial Cost as ofNov. 14, 2013

Estimated Memorial Cost as ofNov. 14, 2013

ChapelPavilionsEntranceStatuesWallsFront WallPavingLandscape

Total:

ChapelPavilionsEntranceStatuesWallsFront WallPavingLandscape

Total:

$775,000 $250,000 $150,000 $250,000 $475,000 $200,000 $250,000 $150,000

$2,500,000

$775,000 $250,000 $150,000 $250,000 $475,000 $200,000 $250,000 $150,000

$2,500,000