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We are group of committed Rochesterians (Upstate New York) and veterans who are inspired by the story of Hershel "Woody" Williams, WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, and his vision to build a Gold Star Families Memorial in every state in the U.S.
As a young boy on a dairy farm in West Virginia, Woody could never have imagined that a passion and vision would begin to develop because of the experiences he had as a young man. As a cab driver, his duties were to deliver Western Union telegram death notices to families that had lost a loved one in battle. This experience weighed heavy on Woody's heart through the years, while his dreams began to take shape. Now, years later, Woody’s vision of honoring and paying tribute to these Gold Star Families “for their sacrifice of one of their loved ones has become a reality”.
The goals and objectives of the Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation are to continue to nurture the seed that Woody has planted and bring his full vision to fruition.
The original monument was established at the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, 130 Academy Drive, Dunbar, WV in 2013. A second Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was dedicated on September 21, 2014 in Valley Forge, PA, a third and fourth were dedicated on May 25, 2015 in Lafayette, IN and Fairfield, OH, and a fifth was project was completed in Tampa, FL and dedicated on May 21, 2015. http://www.hwwmohfoundation.org/gold-star-monument.html
Many more memorial projects are underway including this Fundrazr project in Rochester, NY. http://www.hwwmohfoundation.org/monument-projects.html
Our project expenses are estimated at $90,000; however, the good news is we have already raised half of that and were able to order the granite!
We hope you will consider giving to this cause to establish a beautiful and lasting tribute in the state of New York to our servicemen and women who were killed in action, and more specifically to the family members who supported and love them.
We realize that charitable giving is a highly personal decision. If this opportunity is not for you, we hope you will pass it on to others for whom it may be compelling. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gold Star Families Memorial Committtee
Rochester, New York
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A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization’s insignia or emblem and carried by the organization’s members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. In practice, challenge coins are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin)
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