For Immediate Release
Contact:
David DeJonge 616-540-4922
Edwin Fountain
202-879-7645
World War One Memorial Foundation challenges lawmakers to
show America the change they promised and pass the law for the National World
War One Memorial.
WASHINGTON, DC- November 9, 2012-
In 2008 an effort for a National WWI Memorial spearheaded by the late Frank
Buckles was launched in Washington DC. Today the WWI Memorial Foundation has
released it's latest video narrated by Emmy Award Winning actor Richard Thomas.
Titled 'Ultimate Honor' is an 8-minute film that shows the history and
challenges of this effort.
With this films release another
call to action for the politicians. "The politicians have advanced the law this
far which is exciting. We have no lobbyists or major veterans groups that have
stepped forward to help. But will congress pass a bi-partisan bill to honor 5
million veterans that does not cost the taxpayer a dime?" Questioned David
DeJonge the groups President.
HR6364 replaces the plan to add
additional elements near the DC War Memorial and instead grants use of a small
portion of property to the north of the WWII Memorial on the National Mall for a
WWI Memorial to the veterans that served during the first World War.
Europe has already surpassed 100
million dollars in financing to remember World War One. America's only official
effort to honor these veterans is still locked in committee after nearly 4 years
of effort.
"This law has now officially been
stalled in congress longer than America was in World War One. As we approach the
Centennial of WWI, America is the only major Nation to not be preparing to
recognize The Great War." Stated David DeJonge co-founder of the foundation.
A documentary on the memorial
process and the life of Frank Buckles is slated for release in 2013 and is
titled 'Pershing's Last Patriot'. The two hour documentary will walk
the world through the 110 year life of Frank Buckles and show exclusive footage
of the memorial effort.
Veterans day was started in honor
of the Armistice of World War One 94 years ago this Sunday.
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