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Bechorg
02-22-2013, 08:34
For those of you who knew Chief Douglas Vose of 10th Group who fell in battle in Afghanistan or anyone who would like to donate to his memorial being built at his high school please visit http://www.gofundme.com/1sqyh8 and help us reach our goal! The future generations need to know that success is not measured by how much money you have, but by the sacrifices you make and people you help. Make them see it every day! Please put the word out on social media and lets get this thing built. Thank you!

Bechorg
02-24-2013, 10:47
We have got twelve days until the gofund expires and we need to raise 10K. Please reach out to your SFA's and ask for them to donate!

gofundme.com/1sqyh8

Snaquebite
02-24-2013, 12:09
Re-posted on several FB pages and moved for better exposure.

SF_BHT
02-24-2013, 12:29
Donation made.........
RIP Brother..........

neecheepure
02-24-2013, 20:02
Bechorg, thanks man. I dropped a post on here for Doug's memorial a month ago, but haven't been back to repost and keep it fresh.

Thanks again brother.

Ryan S.

JJ_BPK
02-25-2013, 06:01
Done.. :lifter

Stras
02-26-2013, 14:25
All,

We are $5,000 short of the $40,000 goal.

There are 10 days left for donations.

Please help us reach the goal.

MFF3705
02-26-2013, 15:30
Done!

DIYPatriot
02-26-2013, 15:35
Donated what I could and forwarded this on to some friends that can gain better exposure than I. Good luck!

PR31C
02-26-2013, 21:24
Donation made, will help spread the word.

Bechorg
02-27-2013, 16:46
I am happy to announce that the goal has been reched for Doug's memorial and it is a testament to everyone's generosity! We are truly part of a great brotherhood. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Richard
03-06-2013, 12:32
Update.

"Maybe there will be some kids who look at his statue and think about what a Green Beret is and what it means and that'll be something they strive for."

Richard :munchin

Concrete To Erect Statue In Honor Of Fallen Hometown Soldier
Ch5News, 5 Mar 2013

As symbolic as the old Concrete plant is to the town named after it, so is the name Douglas Vose III. There's even a street named after him. And soon there will be a statue of him.

Chief Warrant Officer Douglas Vose was killed by enemy fire while on a combat patrol in Afghanistan in 2009. He was 38 years old. He was a highly decorated soldier: a Green Beret. He was a quiet man who grew up in this quiet town, but who's military career made its mark not just in the war on terror, but on his hometown.

"There are a lot of great things that come out of Concrete and Doug was one of the finest," said Maj. Jason Vose, Doug's brother.

Maj. Vose and Doug's widow were at Concrete High School to survey potential sites for a life-sized bronze statue of Doug.

"I think it makes complete sense. I think it'll be a great, great location," said Vose.

The suggested location for the statue and memorial is on campus, in the back of the end zone, next to the flagpole, at Veterans Field where the Vose brothers played football, and where the town still gathers today for every game.

"Just because football to Concrete is kind of like what football is to the state of Texas," recalled Vose. "Maybe there will be some kids who look at his statue and think about what a Green Beret is and what it means and that'll be something they strive for."

The school board still needs to approve the project. If all goes as planned the statue will be unveiled July 27th.

Maj. Vose along with friends and Doug's fellow Green Berets have raised $44,000 for the project, exceeding their goal. They are still accepting donations. Any money leftover will benefit wounded warriors.

Organizers plan to create a webpage for people to make a donation later this week. When that is live, you can find more information or make a donation at www.gofundme.com/DouglasVose.

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Concrete-to-erect-statue-in-honor-of-fallen-hometown-soldier-195484771.html

Richard
12-15-2013, 09:54
Update - Memorial Ceremony 29 July 2013.