Staff Reports

Chino – The Chino American Legion, Chino VFW, and the City of Chino are working together as sponsors to bring the Vietnam Memorial Wall to the City next summer.

According to the Chino American Legion, the Vietnam Memorial Wall will be making a special visit in Chino from June 30 through July 5, 2016.  The City is expecting more than a half million visitors during that week.

There is widespread and growing support from many politicians, veteran organizations and non-profit groups that are asking to help with this effort. Other cities, including La Verne and San Dimas, have also agreed to join this growing group.  The campaign is called, “Bringing Our Brothers Home.”

The Chino American Legion is a 501(c)3 organization, and all donors will receive a tax deduction and be listed on their website. Donors will receive a letter from the Committee, and a Vietnam War Memorial gift.

Businesses and individuals who donate more than $100 will be listed on all promotional materials and Internet platforms. Those who donate more than $250 will be listed on all promotional materials, Internet platforms, and will receive a small ad in their printed materials. Businesses who donate $1,000 or more will be listed on promotional materials, and they will be included on a banner that is taken to all events leading up to and including the week of the event.

On June 30, 2016, the Wall will be leaving Antelope Valley and traveling the 95 miles to Chino.  Thousands of veterans on motorcycles nationwide, and hundreds of local veteran classic car owners will be escorting the Wall to Chino.  The procession will end at Ayala Park in Chino.

The Vietnam Memorial Wall is a tribute to our Vietnam War veterans, and is a replica of the Wall in Washington, D.C.  When the Wall visits Chino, it will be a time to mourn, remember, celebrate and forgive.   There are 54 names on the Wall from Chino and surrounding cities.

Veterans are needed as volunteers to guard the Vietnam Memorial Wall from June 30 to July 5, 2016.  Meetings are held at the Chino Community Center every other Tuesday at 5 p.m.

To start the process, we need to raise initial funding for printing, advertising, promotion and the many, many expenses that will be incurred to make this major event an unprecedented success.
We need your help!  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Chairperson, Ed Denzin, at (909) 973-3350.  For information regarding promotions or fundraising, contact Dr. Gary Lawson at (800) 771-3325.