Medal of Honor Monument needs your help!
Oct 30, 2014 19:48:07 GMT -5
Post by topher944 on Oct 30, 2014 19:48:07 GMT -5
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Thank you for taking a moment to read my thread. I am a Board Member of The Eugene A. Obregon Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial Foundation. We are building a monument in Los Angeles to honor all MOH recipients, to promote brotherhood among all Americans, and recognize the Latin American recipients for their contributions to our country. We have secured the sight for our monument between Union Station and Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. Phase 2 of our project, a beautiful 36-foot long black granite wall bearing the names of all MOH recipients currently stands on the monument grounds. To complete our site, we're building a monument topped with bronze figures of PFC Eugene Obregon saving his friend, PFC Bert Johnson. PFC Eugene Obregon, our statues namesake, was born and raised in East LA where he enjoyed free time with his friends on Olvera Street, was baptized in the Church there, and headed for basic from Union Station. He served honorably in Korea until his heroic actions resulted in his loss of life. His body was returned to his family through Union Station as well. A fantastic sculptor, Eric Blome, of Chicago, has agreed to create the bronze statue of Eugene Obregon, cradling his fallen comrade, PFC Bert Johnson of Grand Prairie, TX. Eric has expressed to us his concern for getting the uniforms and weaponry used exactly right. I was informed that USMC uniforms during Korea had changed very little in substance form WWII, but varied in style. I understand their entrenching tools had been upgraded to the latest folding versions. Mr Blome has provided a list of the items he would like to use in the statue process.
Korean era USMC battlefield uniforms (2) Size Large
Korean era USMC helmets (2)
Korean era USMC ammo belts (2)
Korean era USMC boots (2 pair)
Korean era USMC belt for grenades (2)
Korean era USMC holster for .45
Note: the battle when Obregon was killed took place in late September, so I think they would not yet be in winter gear.
Weapons:
.45 pistol
carbine
grenades
You can view our website here so that you know who we are:
www.obregoncmh.org
These items would need to be borrowed, as this is a grass roots, 100% volunteer organization of men, women, veterans, and non-veterans alike. We expect a 2-4 week process to take place in the initial work, and loaned items will be returned after that. Mr Blome is a seasoned professional who will provide the upmost care of any loaned items. Any help you could provide in finding someone to help us will be greatly appreciated. Those that can help will be recognized on the statue site.
Thanks in advance for your time and efforts.
Kind Regards,
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Thank you for taking a moment to read my thread. I am a Board Member of The Eugene A. Obregon Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial Foundation. We are building a monument in Los Angeles to honor all MOH recipients, to promote brotherhood among all Americans, and recognize the Latin American recipients for their contributions to our country. We have secured the sight for our monument between Union Station and Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles. Phase 2 of our project, a beautiful 36-foot long black granite wall bearing the names of all MOH recipients currently stands on the monument grounds. To complete our site, we're building a monument topped with bronze figures of PFC Eugene Obregon saving his friend, PFC Bert Johnson. PFC Eugene Obregon, our statues namesake, was born and raised in East LA where he enjoyed free time with his friends on Olvera Street, was baptized in the Church there, and headed for basic from Union Station. He served honorably in Korea until his heroic actions resulted in his loss of life. His body was returned to his family through Union Station as well. A fantastic sculptor, Eric Blome, of Chicago, has agreed to create the bronze statue of Eugene Obregon, cradling his fallen comrade, PFC Bert Johnson of Grand Prairie, TX. Eric has expressed to us his concern for getting the uniforms and weaponry used exactly right. I was informed that USMC uniforms during Korea had changed very little in substance form WWII, but varied in style. I understand their entrenching tools had been upgraded to the latest folding versions. Mr Blome has provided a list of the items he would like to use in the statue process.
Korean era USMC battlefield uniforms (2) Size Large
Korean era USMC helmets (2)
Korean era USMC ammo belts (2)
Korean era USMC boots (2 pair)
Korean era USMC belt for grenades (2)
Korean era USMC holster for .45
Note: the battle when Obregon was killed took place in late September, so I think they would not yet be in winter gear.
Weapons:
.45 pistol
carbine
grenades
You can view our website here so that you know who we are:
www.obregoncmh.org
These items would need to be borrowed, as this is a grass roots, 100% volunteer organization of men, women, veterans, and non-veterans alike. We expect a 2-4 week process to take place in the initial work, and loaned items will be returned after that. Mr Blome is a seasoned professional who will provide the upmost care of any loaned items. Any help you could provide in finding someone to help us will be greatly appreciated. Those that can help will be recognized on the statue site.
Thanks in advance for your time and efforts.
Kind Regards,
Read more: ww2reenactors.proboards.com/thread/44712/medal-honor-monument-help#ixzz3Hg9BKuu