EXCITING UPDATES FOR THE PARK IN 2010!
The Plaquemines GAZETTE January 26th Front Page Story On The Park
Thanks to Frank McCormack for the outstanding picture!
ENGRAVED GRANITE FOR THE FIRST STAR POINT ARRIVED ON DECEMBER 7, 2009!
WE NOW SEE MURRAY NAQUIN'S VISION THROUGH OUR EYES!
CLICK HERE FOR THE INSTALLATION PROGRESS OF THE GRANITE
THE FIRST STAR POINT WILL DISPLAY THE FIRST 800 MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. THE ORDER OF THE ENGRAVING OF THE RECIPIENTS ON THE STAR POINTS, AS THE FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE, ($100,000 PER STAR POINT- 4 REMAINING) WILL BEGIN WITH THE CIVIL WAR, AND END WITH THE PRESENT CONFLICT (IRAQ). (YOU CAN SEE THE ORDER, AND THE NUMBER OF RECIPIENTS (3468) HERE)
UPCOMING EVENTS
BSA Flag Retirement Ceremony April 2010
Completion of the 1/2 mile walking track April 2010
AFGHANISTAN and IRAQ MEDAL of HONOR RECIPIENTS
Michael P Murphy Jared C. Monti Paul R. Smith Jason L. Dunham Michael Monsoor Ross McGinnis
A group of volunteers in the community of Belle Chasse, Louisiana are working on a project to honor all of the Medal of Honor recipients in the United States at this park. "This was written in 1994! A dream, a vision, a hope for reality"
THIS DREAM, VISION, AND HOPE IS A REALITY!
FIRST PHASE - 2003 CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN CONCEPT
BY JODY COYNE
THIS IS THE 30 ACRE SITE DEDICATED TO ALL 3468 MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
(The 30 acre site is from the bottom of this picture to the tree line, intercostal
canal on left to Barriere road on right)
FOR DIRECTION TO SITE:
COPY ADDRESS BELOW
1292 BARRIERE ROAD BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037-1809
GET DIRECTIONS
PASTE ADDRESS TO B
FOR A VIEW OF THE SITE BY SATELLITE
PASTE TO GOOGLE MAPS - SEARCH MAPS
SELECT SATELLITE
MOVE HAND
Thanks to the U. S. Navy Seabees in 2004 this dream is a reality!
On September 20, 2004 at 13:00, flags were raised for the first time.
THIS WAS THE SUNSET OVER THE PARK02/01/2010 06:56 PM THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DEDICATION. AWESOME GOD!
THE REMAINING MAJOR TASK IS TO FIND FUNDING - $400,000.00 (100,000 PER STAR POINT) - FOR THE BLACK GRANITE THAT WILL BE AFFIXED TO THE SIDES OF THE REMAINING 4 STAR SHAPED BUILDINGS THAT WILL BE INSCRIBED WITH THE NAMES TO HONOR ALL OF THE 3,468 BRAVE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS.
WHAT A BLESSING IF A SPONSOR WERE TO STEP FORWARD TODAY, TO COMPLETE THIS MONUMENT TO THEM!
THE WALKWAYS LEADING TO THE CENTER COURTYARD, WHERE YOU WILL READ THE NAMES OF THE MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS, WILL BE PAVED WITH ENGRAVED MEMORIAL BRICKS. THE ENGRAVED MEMORIAL BRICKS WILL HONOR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY, GRATITUDE FROM YOUR COMPANY, OR ANY MEMORIAL STATEMENT YOU WISH TO MAKE, WHICH WILL REMAIN THERE AS A PERMANENT PLACE OF HONOR FOREVER. TO PURCHASING ONE OR MORE OF THESE MEMORIAL BRICKS CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM OR CONTACT LMOHPARK AT 504-394-2892 OR (CLICK HERE TO EMAIL LMOHPARK).
300 ENGRAVED BRICKS ARE IN PLACE AS OF APRIL 6, 2005
MEDAL of HONOR RECIPIENTS ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Here is a listing of all Medal of Honor Recipients. Here is a a detail list of Medal Recipients which include the Purple Heart.
Visit the Medal of Honor Museum of Military History here, and in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Here on The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial War Page is a place you can fine a friend or a loved one killed in that war. I was moved by the dedication and caring that went into this memorial to honor those who gave their lives for our country.
"Audie Murphy Presidential Medal of Freedom Petition"
My Fellow Citizen:
My name is Dave Phillips, and I am a former Marine.
As I am sure you are well aware Audie Murphy is an American legend. He remains America's Most Decorated Soldier of World War Two, as well as having been a best-selling author, movie star, poet, songwriter, businessman, but above all patriot and a hero for all generations.
Audie Murphy
with his array of medals
Photo
Compliments of
The Audie Murphy Research Foundation
Audie Murphy has been my role model my entire life. He was the perfect role model for the youth of my generation and remains a role model for the youth of today. Unfortunately, many of the youth of today have never heard of him.
Some years ago, a Petition effort was launched to honor Audie Murphy with a U.S. Postage Stamp. Americans just like yourself banded together and through teamwork and the combined efforts of thousands of your fellow citizens Audie Murphy was finally honored in 2000 with the release of a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.
It is my desire to see Audie Murphy presented posthumously with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for his dedication to America's freedom and his lifelong devotion to country.
I have prepared an online Petition to President Obama requesting that Audie Murphy be posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Petition can be found by clicking on the link below:
or by simply typing the words "Audie Murphy Medal of Freedom" into Google.
I would be most appreciative if you could once again stand with your fellow citizens and sign the Petition requesting that America's Most Decorated Soldier, Audie Murphy, be bestowed posthumously the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Thank you for your time, patience, and consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dave Phillips
Our gratitude to the following for their support and contribution to this page and the Medal of Honor Park & Museum project.
Thanks, and God Bless each of you.
I feel the sorrow we all feel, the hurt, the anguish of that terrible horrific day. To those who are suffering we offer our hearts and our prayers.
MY TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO LOST THEIR LIVES ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
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Updated January 31, 2010
