The Flame of Liberty Memorial Honoring America's Heroes

To paraphrase a quote from John F. Kennedy, “A nation reveals itself not only by the individuals it produces but also by the people it honors, the individuals it remembers.”

Very seldom does one have the opportunity to create history and be part of a legacy that will continue to live on in Silicon Valley. Saturday, June 15th will be the capstone of a seven-year journey for the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation. On that day, the Foundation will unveil The Flame of Liberty Memorial. The memorial is intended to deliver honor, respect, gratitude and healing to America’s military service members and veterans, first responders and two 9/11 heroes aboard United Flight 93, who prevented the terrorists from completing its intended mission which targeted the U.S. Capitol Building. For some, their heroic contributions were their last act of devotion.

Since breaking ground on January 4th of this year, the Foundation has been busy sharing the Foundation’s mission with patrons in support of its capital campaign. Anyone passing the Los Gatos Civic Center undoubtedly has noticed the fencing and construction vehicles from Devcon Construction who is building the memorial.

The Foundation invites you to be its guest to celebrate and pay respect to all those who have given so much to America. The day’s events will include a military concert, guest speakers, dignitaries, military vehicles and the unveiling of The Flame of Liberty Memorial. And following the program, the Los Gatos Lions Club, Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse and the Summit Sisters band will sponsor a celebratory barbeque with entertainment.

Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster U.S. Army, Retired who served as the 26th National Security Advisor to the United States is the event’s keynote speaker. Prominent guest speakers also include the parents of Local 9/11 heroes Todd Beamer and Mark Bingham, David Beamer and Alice Hoagland respectively, and memorial artist and Master Designer for the U.S. Mint, Frank Kocian Morris.

Foundation President Major General Kent Hillhouse U.S. Army, Ret., the Honorable Francis J. Harvey - 19th Secretary of the U.S. Army, the Honorable William E. Peacock - Former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and Marine Corps Reserve Colonel, Ret., Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Senator Jim Beall, Assembly Member Evan Low, Mayor Steve Leonardis and Santa Clara County Supervisors Mike Wasserman and Dave Cortese, will also be at the podium.

As the Foundation stated in their introductory “Save The Date” video “Your participation in voluntary, however your presence is vitally important and will send a message that delivers honor, respect, and gratitude to America’s heroes. Please join us!”

To RSVP or learn more about The Flame of Liberty Memorial Dedication and the mission of the Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation please visit: www.honorAvet.org and view their Flip Book at https://simplebooklet.com/theflameoflibertymemorial