After 14 years, the Vietnam Monument is now a fact and is installed in Eisenhower Park. Unfortunately, it is not paid for yet. Fundraising has been poor in the past few years due to people giving to natural disasters and other monuments. Many corporations never came through with monies they promised us.

The Nassau County Legislature surprised and delighted us by unanimously voting to give $140,000 to the monument's construction last year. We had hoped this amount was all that was needed, but due to cost overruns in construction we are, at least, $15,000 in the red. We ask anyone, corporate, private or local government who can make a donation to please do so. The monument is magnificent and is truly a one of a kind in our nation. Please help us finish this awe-inspiring sculpture by donating to the final cost of its construction. Any size donation is welcome. Thank you for listening. God Bless all who cares.

Earmark your check for the "Vietnam Monument" and send to: Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund Inc., PO Box 7717, Freeport, NY 11520. For more information call Jo-Ann Broska at 681-8214.

Nick Graziano, Chairman

Nassau County Veterans Monument Fund