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

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 care. 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