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November 9, 2008
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION / MEMORIAL DEDICATION
31 degrees, yet over 600 tough Minnesotans braved the cold to see the Dedication Ceremony
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Dedication Agenda
Dedication Program Dedication Press Release
Steeve Steele fundraising speech
Mary Anne Bryndal World Peace speech
John Mallo, Chair - speech
Video - Veterans of Eden Prairie 2008
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October 9, 2008
WALMART DONATION
Walmart Eden Prairie was presented a plaque for their $50,000 contribution to our memorial
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October 9, 2008
COLD SPRING GRANITE TOUR
Represenatives from the committee toured Cold Spring Granite to learn the process they will use to build our memorial, including the granite engraving.
Here are two people that have become the faces of our project; Chair John Mallo and Vice Chair Bob Grant
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October 11, 2008
EDEN PRAIRIE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Station #1
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September 25, 2008
Our committee visited Brodin Studios - creator of the bronze sculptures.
The crew at Brodin are progressing well on our project, looking great! |
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September 13, 2008
EP Veteran's Run / Walk - Sept. 13th
Race Results
RUNNING ROOM - RACE REGISTRATION
RACEBERRY JAM - REGISTRATION
Purgatory Creek Park (site of the memorial)
Eden Prairie, MN
Afterward a free lunch was provided by OUTBACK Steakhouse |
| Press Release - Veterans Run/Walk |
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August 25, 2008
WELLS FARGO BANK DONATION
Wells Fargo presented a check for a $12,000 donation to our project
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August 16 & 17, 2008
AIR EXPO
Flying Cloud Airport
Eden Prairie, MN
We displayed our memorial info at a booth.
Another great year in our partnership with Wings of the North
Wings of the North Website
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July 10, 2008
CONSTRUCTION BIDS UNSEALED
City official unsealed bid proposals and awarded the contract to Blackstone Contractors
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July 4, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
EDEN PRAIRIE FIREWORKS EVENT
Round Lake Park
Committee members will set up our booth as we continue to "get the word out" for our memorial.
Event info
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May 17, 2008
10:00 a.m.
WE SALUTE OUR VETERANS PROGRAM
Special Guest: Colonel Jack Lousma - Former Astronaut, USMC Retired
Grace Church, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Committee members were on-hand explaining our project.
More event info
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December 13, 2007
12:00 p.m.
EDEN PRAIRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Olympic Hills Golf Course, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Committee Chair John Mallo explained our project and gave an update on progress over the last year.
Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce
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November 13, 2007
1:00 p.m.
PRAIRIE ADULT CARE
16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Committee Chair John Mallo explained our project and gave an update on progress over the last year.
Prairie Adult Care - Website
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November 11, 2007
11:00 a.m.
VETERANS DAY – "FIRST FLAG RAISING" AT THE EDEN PRAIRIE VETERANS MEMORIAL SITE
Purgatory Creek Park, Eden Prairie, Minnesota (site of future memorial)
Start of first steps in building a memorial to honor veterans
Master of Ceremonies: Mayor Phil Young
Fly-over by the T-6 Thunder - Missing Man Formation
Speakers: - Representative Maria Ruud (42A)
- Representative Erik Paulsen (42B)
- Senator David Hann (42), Vietnam Veteran
- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Three veterans / heroes will be honored for their unselfish sacrifices - Reuel Long – WWII Veteran – Escaped POW & Bronze Star recipient
- Tim Sather – Vietnam Veteran – 2 Purple Heart Medals
- Tyler Fey – Iraq Veteran (2 tours) – Killed In Action – Anbar Province
Note: The Korean War has not been forgotten - only three veterans were selected from various wars.
WWII Veteran and longtime Eden Prairie Resident Bud Schwartz honored the crowd by hoisting the National Flag for the FIRST TIME along with an honor guard from the Chanhassen American Legion. Korean Veteran Jim Moran hoisted the Minnesota Flag and Vietnam Veteran Bob Grant hoisted the POW/MIA Flag.
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| Press Release - Veterans Day Event - click here |
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November 8, 2007
MINNESOTA NEWS NETWORK INTERVIEW
Members of the committee were guests on "Minnesota Matters" news show with Gail Nosek. They discussed war experiences and the upcoming Veterans Day program.
Jim Moran - Korean War Veteran
Tim Sather, Vietnam War Veteran
Nick Eichman, Iraq War Veteran
MNN Website
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November 7, 2007
WCCO RADIO INTERVIEW
Two members of the committee were interviewed for a radio spot to be aired on WCCO Radio over the weekend. They discussed war experiences and the upcoming Veterans Day program.
Bud Schwartz - World War II Veteran
Tim Sather, Vietnam Veteran
WCCO Radio Website
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October 23, 2007
EDEN PRAIRIE READS
St. Andrews Church
13600 Technology Drive
There was a panel of veterans’, including members of the memorial committee discussing their experiences. We also had a Veteran’s Memorial table inside the church.
EP-READS Website
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October 13, 2007
AIR EXPO LUNCHEON
Flying Cloud Airport
Eden Prairie, MN
We displayed our memorial info at a booth at this luncheon as we continue to show our support for the Air Expo, a great partner with the memorial efforts in Eden Prairie.
Wings of the North Website
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October 9, 2007
WASHINGTON DC VETERANS MEMORIAL TOUR
Members of the Eden Prairie Veterans’ Memorial Committee traveled to Washington DC for a one-day event to tour all the military memorials.
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October 1, 2007
EDEN PRAIRIE LIONS CLUB MEETING
Eden Prairie, MN
Veteran Lou Ellingson, also a memorial committee member spoke to the Lions Club about his experiences as a Swift Boat Captain in Vietnam.
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 September 27, 2007
WOODCHUCKS
Minnesota Air National Guard Museum Tour
Minneapolis Airport
Members of the EP Veteran’s Memorial Committee helped transport and chaperone the Woodchucks as they toured the museum
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 September 15, 2007
EP Veteran's Run / Walk - Sept. 15th
RACE REGISTRATION
Race Results
5K Run begins at 9 AM
5K Walk begins at 9:10 AM
Purgatory Creek Park (site of the future memorial)
Eden Prairie, MN
Download the Brochure
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August 18, 2007
2007 Air Expo
Flying Cloud Airport
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November 11, 2006
Veterans Day Event
Purgatory Creek Park
Captain Lou Ellingson - Vietnam Swift Boat Captain was the keynote speaker
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Eden Prairie Veterans Memorial
8080 Mitchell Rd. • Eden Prairie, MN 55344-4485
EPVets@gmail.com • (952) 949-8300
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