Utah Freedom Memorial
“The Cost of Freedom – A Tribute to Utah’s Military”
“Celebrating Freedom and Honoring Those Who Defend It”
Organizing Entity: Utah Freedom Memorial, Co-chaired by Tony Galvez and Scott Trudo. Tony is a Gold Star Dad (his son Adam was killed in Iraq). Scott is a WalMart store manager.
Design Team: Monument Arts (www.MonumentArts.com)
Design Objectives:
• Celebrate freedom.
• Educate youth not associated with the military to experience a love for freedom and an awareness of their opportunities to preserve it, and a respect for those who defend it.
• Honor current and past Utah military members with emphasis on the current war on terrorism.
Location: Several loctions are under review. Final site to be announced soon.
Projected cost: $1,000,000.00
Funding Partners: Wal-Mart, Utah businesses, philanthropic foundations, corporate foundations, individuals.
Endorsements:
Governor Hunstman, Lt. Governor Herbert, BSA, Colonial Flag Foundation, Brig. General Stanley Gordon (ret. Utah National Guard), Utah Patriot Guard Riders, Utah Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Utah Gold Star Families, VFW,
Wal-Mart, Utah Chamber of Commerce, Utah Blue Star Mothers, others.
Donations: All donations are tax deductible.
Monument Tribute Statement:
Since before statehood, Utah’s military has responded to duty’s call. Their family’s encouragement and prayers have followed them at every turn. We pay tribute to their courage, their sacrifice, and their determination to fight for freedom – wherever that fight may take them. As the 21st Century beckons us to an uncertain future rife with the cowardice of terrorism and the tyranny of despots, know that Utah’s military men and women resolve to be defenders of peace. Standing in the defense of freedom is our duty, our privilege, and our sacred honor. Good will prevail. Evil will fail. Peace will permeate the planet, and at every chapter in this saga will stand the valiant men and women of Utah’s military services.
With a planned completion date of May 2009, the time table looks like this:
1. Production and Construction:
Final Design & Art Production: (4 to 6 weeks)
Scale Model: (1 to 2 weeks)
Engineering Plans: (1 to 2 weeks)
Fabrication & Construction: (6 to 8 months)
Installation: (1 to 3 weeks)
Landscaping Design: (1 to 2 weeks)
Landscaping Construction: (1 to 3 weeks)
