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The Missouri Military Memorial Foundation will raise funds to erect a monument, to be located in downtown Saint Louis, to honor Missouri servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. This particular memorial will specifically and individually name each of the 144 (to date) of our Missouri residents who were killed in action or were a casualty of War during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom or the Desert Storm / Desert Shield Wars. Missouri Military Memorial Foundations web address is www.missourimilitary.org and we welcome your visit to become familiar with each of those Missouri residents we intend to honor. The stories for most of them are available and as you read them, you will hopefully feel the same emotion we do and the desire to preserve their memories with the memorial.

Missouri Military Memorial Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We consist of a group of dedicated volunteers (family & friends of fallen military personnel) raising money to build a memorial for our fallen heroes of Missouri. This will be in downtown St. Louis, Missouri in front of Soldiers Memorial. Join us in creating something beautiful to remember our fallen soldiers, of Missouri, who were killed in action or a casualty of war during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom or the Desert Storm/Desert Shield Wars.

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Honor the sacrifice of these heroes who gave their lives so that we may have freedom. Healing of families and friends of our fallen heroes. History of our state and the men and women represented by the memorial.

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Soldiers Memorial in beautiful Downtown St. Louis was the obvious place as the mission of both groups runs parallel. The initiative to construct a memorial plaza and memorial building to honor the gallant sons and daughters of Missouri, and of our city, who made the supreme sacrifice in the World War, began in 1923. Sadly, continuing conflicts have created the need for additional memorials and it is only fitting that the monument for those killed in these most current conflicts be with those from Missouri who have previously given their lives while serving their country. Our plan is not to change the existing landscape but to enhance it with this addition. The drawings attached will show an area that may even be utilized as an outdoor gathering place for all veteran and military groups that should be viewed as a welcome addition.

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Soldiers Memorial World War Memorial

Court of Honor -

Vietnam War Memorial

Missouri Military Memorial -

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom or the Desert Storm/Desert Shield Wars

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The memorial will feature eight to ten granite star monuments. Each monument will feature plaques of fallen heroes representing the state of Missouri. Each star monument will be able to display up to 28 plaques total. The stars will be 6-0 tall in the front and 9-6 tall on the back. All plaques will be placed at or below typical eye level so all can see them, including children or those in wheelchair. Background: When a family loses a child in a military conflict, they become a Gold Star family. During the early days of World War I, a Blue Star was used to represent each person, man or woman in the Military Service of the United States. As the war progressed and men were killed in combat, others wounded and died of their wounds or disease, there came about the accepted usage of the Gold Star. This Gold Star was substituted and superimposed upon the Blue Star in such a manner as to entirely cover it. The idea of the Gold Star was that the honor and glory accorded the person for his supreme sacrifice in offering for his country, the last full measure of devotion and pride of the family in this sacrifice, rather than the sense of personal loss which would be represented by the mourning symbols. This revered symbol is reflected in the design of the memorial as will be discussed later. Our foundation is composed of several active Gold Star Mothers and Fathers so this effort is also a very personal one as they have each experienced the same loss that of their son or daughter.

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In the center of the memorial will be a granite centerpiece. This centerpiece will hold the American flag. At the base will be a digital display and speakers that will allow us to tell more personal stories about the heroes, show videos about conflicts or anything related to the memorial. In the rendering to the left, you will see that the centerpiece has the Missouri state embossed on the surface and attached letters. The wording shown is only an example. This is likely where we would list the conflicts that are represented by the memorial.

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Perhaps the most important element of the memorial will be the plaques for the heroes. As shown on the left, the plaques will feature a service photo of each hero, along with the branch they served in, and details about them. The plaques will be large, approximately 11 wide by 15 tall on granite. The photos will likely be etched into the stone in black and white.

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In MEMORY OF ThESE BRAVE MEn And wOMEn whO MAdE ThE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.
CW3 Christopher M. Allgaier Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Middelton, Missouri, U.S. CPL Benjamin J. Ashley Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Independence, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Michael C. Bailey Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Park Hills, Missouri, U.S. Cpl Riley E. Baker Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Pacific, Missouri, U.S. SPC Jonathan P. Barnes Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Anderson, Missouri, U.S. SPC Jacob O. Barton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Lenox, Missouri, U.S. SGT Michael J. Beckerman Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Genevieve, Missouri, U.S. SPC Rickey L. Bell Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Caruthersville, Missouri, U.S. SPC Joel L. Bertoldie Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Independence, Missouri, U.S. CW2 Michael Blaise Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Macon, Missouri, U.S. SSG Ronald C. Blystone Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. 1LT Amos C.R. Bock Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom New Madrid, Missouri, U.S. PFC Brian J. Bradbury Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. PVT Lucas M. Bregg Branch: Army conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Wright City, Missouri, U.S. SGT Paul F. Brooks Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Joplin, Missouri, U.S. MAJ Sid W. Brookshire Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Missouri, U.S. SGT Travis L. Burkhardt Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Edina, Missouri, U.S. SPC Michael C. Campbell Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Marshfield, Missouri, U.S. SGT Ryan M. Campbell Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Kirksville, Missouri, U.S. SPC Justin B. Carter Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Mansfield, Missouri, U.S. CPL Jacob R. Carver Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Freeman, Missouri, U.S. SPC Joseph B. Cemper Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Warrensburg, Missouri, U.S. SPC Robert K. Charlton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Malden, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Matthew W. Clark Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. PFC Gerald Cohen Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. LT Patrick Connor Branch: Navy Conflict: Desert Storm Columbia, Missouri, U.S. SGT Dallas Cooper Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Russelville, Missouri, U.S. PFC James F. Costello III Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. LT William Costen Branch: Navy Conflict: Desert Storm St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SPC Richard M. Crane Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Independence, Missouri, U.S. SGT Robert W. Crow Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. MSgt Thomas Crowell Branch: Air Force Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Neosho, Missour, U.S. CPL Todd E. Davis Branch: Army Conflict: Opreation Iraqi Freedom Raymore, Missouri, U.S. SGT Robert G. Davis Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Jackson, Missouri, U.S. SSG Michael L. Deason Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Farmington, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Leon B. Deraps Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Jamestown, Missouri, U.S. SPC Kevin R. Dickson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Steelville, Missouri, U.S. SSG Edward Dixon III Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Joplin, Missouri, U.S. 1LT William A. Edens Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. Cpl Scott Elanco Branch: Marines Conflict: Desert Storm St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SPC Colby M. Farnan Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Weston, Missouri, U.S. SPC Steven Farnen Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Columbia, Missouri, U.S. SPC Jason D. Fingar Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. SPC James M. Finley Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Lebanon, Missouri, U.S. SGT Zachary M. Fisher Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Ballwin, Missouri, U.S. SPC Steven J. Fitzmorris Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. CPL Jacob R. Fleischer Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SGT Edward W. Forrest Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SGT Daniel A. Frazier Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S. LT Terri Fussner Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St, Louis, Missouri, U.S. PVT Alva L. Gaylord Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Carrollton, Missouri, U.S. 2ndLt Mark C. Gelina Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Moberly, Missouri, U.S. BT3 David Gilliand Branch: Navy Conflict: Desert Storm Warrensburg, Missouri, U.S. SGT Milton A. Gist Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operaton Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. PFC Jesse A. Givens Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. SFC Class Richard S. Gottfried Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Lake Ozark, Missouri, U.S. PFC Andrew J. Habsieger Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Festus, Missouri, U.S. SPC Blake W. Hall Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom East Prairie, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Nicholas J. Hand Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. COL James W. Harrison Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Missouri, U.S. CW3 Michael L. Hartwick Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Orrick, Missouri, U.S. MAJ William F. Hecker III Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Erik R. Heldt Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Hermann, Missouri, U.S. SPC David Heyman Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Hazelwood, Missouri, U.S. Sgt Nicolas M. Hodson Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Smithville, Missouri, U.S. SSG Jamie L. Huggins Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Hume, Missouri, U.S. SSG James R. Ide Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Festus, Missouri, U.S. SGT Issac B. Jackson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Plattsburg, Missouri, U.S. SGT Lindsey T. James Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Urbana, Missouri, U.S. CPT Christopher B. Johnson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Excelsior Springs, Missouri, U.S. PFC LaVena L. Johnson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Florissant, Missouri, U.S. AA Alexander Jones Branch: Navy Conflict: Desert Storm St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SPC Christopher M. Katzenberger Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SSG Jeremy A. Katzenberger Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Weatherby Lake, Missouri, U.S. CWO Matthew G. Kelley Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Cameron, Missouri, U.S. CPL Dallas L. Kerns Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Mountain Grove, Missouri, U.S. TSgt William J. Kerwood Branch: Air Force Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Houston, Missouri, U.S. SSG Daniel L. Kisling Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Neosho, Missouri, U.S. SGT Denis D. Kisseloff Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Saint Charles, Missouri, U.S. SGT Adam J. Kohlhaas Branch: Army Conflict: Opeation Iraqi Freedom Perryville, Missouri, U.S. SFC Obediah J. Kolath Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Louisburg, Missouri, U.S. SFC Randall L. Lamberson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. SGT Brandon E. Maggart Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Kirksville, Missouri, U.S. SPC Russell M. Makowski Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Union, Missouri, U.S. PFC Christopher L. Marion Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Pineville, Missouri, U.S. Cpl Donald M. Marler Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. MAJ Michael R. Martinez Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Missouri, U.S. PFC Anthony M. Mazzarella Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Iraqi Freedom Blue Springs, Missouri, U.S. PFC Christopher A. McCraw Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. CW2 Carol McKinney Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Leslie, Missouri, U.S. SPC Bradley L. Melton Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Enduring Freedom Rolla, Missouri, U.S. SPC Kenneth A. Melton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Westplains, Missouri, U.S. SPC Philip Mobley Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Blue Springs, Missouri, U.S. SGT Melvin Y. Mora-Lopez Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. SSG James D. Mowris Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Aurora, Missouri, U.S. SPC Joshua J. Munger Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Maysville, Missouri, U.S. PFC Matthew M. Murchison Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Independence, Missouri, U.S. SPC Edward L. Myers Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Iraqi Freedom St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S. SPC Peter J. Navarro Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Wildwood, Missouri, U.S. SPC Joshua M. Neusche Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Montreal, Missouri, U.S. Pfc Rex A. Page Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Kirksville, Missouri, U.S. SGT Lawrence L. Parrish Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Iraqi Freedom Lebanon, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Matthew P. Pathenos Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Ballwin, Missouri, U.S. CPT Travis Patriquin Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S. Pfc Michael R. Patton Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Fenton, Missouri, U.S. SFC Robert Pharris Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Seymour, Missouri, U.S. SGT Amanda N. Pinson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. CPL Jessy G. Pollard Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. SGT Austin D. Pratt Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Cadet, Missouri, U.S. SPC Shawn P. Rankinen Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Independence, Missouri, U.S. SPC Dylan T. Reid Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. CW2 Ricky L. Richardson Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Sullivan, Missouri, U.S. 1LT Daniel P. Riordan Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SFC Charles M. Sadell Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Columbia, Missouri, U.S. SSG Charles R. Sanders Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Charleston, Missouri, U.S. SFC Ronald W. Sawyer Branch: Army COnflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Trenton, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Patrick W. Schimmel Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Winfield, Missouri, U.S. 1Lt Roslyn L. Schulte Branch: Air Force Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Col. Stephen K. Scott Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Darin T. Settle Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Henley, Missouri, U.S. SFC Daniel R. Sexton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Wentzville, Missouri, U.S. PFC Jeremy R. Shank Branch: Army Conflict: Opeartion Iraqi Freedom Jackson, Missouri, U.S. SSG Russell K. Shoemaker Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Sweet Springs, Missouri, U.S. 1SG Billy J. Siercks Brach: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Velda Village, Missouri, U.S. SSG Bradley J. Skelton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Gordonville, Missouri, U.S. SO2 Adam O. Smith Branch: Navy Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Macon, Missouri, U.S. PFC Jeremiah D. Smith Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Odessa, Missouri, U.S. CPT Benedict J. Smith Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Monroe City, Missouri, U.S. SSG Gina R. Sparks Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Drury, Missouri, U.S. SPC Christopher Stark Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Monett, Missouri, U.S. SSgt Trevor Spink Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Farmington, Missouri, U.S. SGT Matthew F. Straughter Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. CPL James E. Summers III Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Bourbon, Missouri, U.S. SGT Timothy J. Sutton Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Springfield, Missouri, U.S. SGT Philip J. Svitak Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Joplin, Missouri, U.S. SPC Steven Trautman Branch: Army Conflict: Desert Storm Houstonia, Missouri, U.S. SPC Robert D. Varga Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Monrore CIty, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Phillip D. Vinnedge Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. SGT Brandon L. Wallace Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. MSG Thomas A. Wallsmith Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Carthage, Missouri, U.S. HM2 Christopher G. Walsh Branch: Navy Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SGT Donald Ralph Walters Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. LCpl Drew W. Weaver Branch: Marines Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. SSG Shannon V. Weaver Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Urich, Missouri, U.S. SSG Jerald A. Whisenhunt Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Orrick, Missouri, U.S. SGT Charles T. Wilkerson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Iraqi Freedom Kanasa City, Missouri, U.S. PFC Matthew W. Wilson Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Miller, Missouri, U.S. PVT Vincent C. Winston Jr. Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. SFC William Brian Woods, Jr Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom House Springs, Missouri, U.S. CPL Gunnar W. Zwilling Branch: Army Conflict: Operation Enduring Freedom Florissant, Missouri, U.S.

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BOARd MEMBERS & OFFICERS

Chris Andrews President / Founder Board Member Bob Keeling Vice President Board Member Mande Aquino Secretary Board Member Mike Ellebracht Board Member John Garrett Treasurer Board Member Matt Wiegand Design Committee Chairman Board Member Sandy Campbell Officer & Fundraising Chairperson Susan Garrett Correspondence Secretary Jennifer Jerome Webmaster

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Jamie Allman 97.1 FM Radio Radio Personality Lauren Bruning Thompson Coburn LLP Associate Joe Frank American Legion Past National Commander Eric Greitens The Mission Continues CEO Frank H. Haase R.G. Ross Construction President Lynnea Magnuson, Ph.D. Soldiers Memorial Superintendent Randy Mardis Landscape Technologies Owner Patricia Roland St. Louis Parks Gateway Mall Project Executive Director Corey Schuster Semper Fi Society President

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