A new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (GSFMM) honoring the families of servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the military is currently being planned in Walla Walla, Washington. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the groundbreaking, dedication and fundraising celebrations planned for Wednesday, May 1, 2019. A full schedule of events for the day can be found below.
VFW #992 Pancake, Sausage, Eggs Breakfast
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
7:30-9:30am
VFW Post #992 – 102 N. Colville Street
All proceeds to benefit Gold Star Family Monument, Fort Walla Walla. Suggested donation is $7.00.
Groundbreaking for Gold Star Family Monument
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Beginning at 11:00am
Fort Walla Walla Museum – 755 NE Myra Rd
Groundbreaking ceremony at the corner of Dalles Military and Myra Roads. Special guest speaker Hershel “Woody” Williams, oldest MOH recipient from WWII, Pacific Theater.
Gold Star Family Monument Fundraiser & Auction
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Beginning at 6:00pm
Foundry Vineyards – 1111 Abadie Street
All proceeds benefit Gold Star Family Monument at Fort Walla Walla. Tickets are $100/each and available at Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce, 29 E Sumach, Walla Walla or by calling Penny at 360-670-7629.
To learn more about donating to the Gold Star Family Memorial, please contact Penelope at damefiddle@gmail.com.
Wednesday May 1, 2019
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Printed courtesy of www.wwvchamber.com/ – Contact the Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce for more information.
29 East Sumach Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362 – 509.525.0850 – info@wwvchamber.com