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Military Service Members, Veterans, First Responders, Their Families, and Two Local 9/11 Heroes Supporting America’s:A 501(C)3 nonprofit, 46-1338469 Our MissionDeliver honor, gratitude, support andhealing to America's heroes by buildingThe Flame of Liberty Memorial in SiliconValley that commemorates their service.Improve the lives of active ServiceMembers, Veterans and their families.Establish The Flame of Liberty MemorialInstitute to educate Silicon Valleycommunities on the sacrifices borne by those who serve.

The Soldiers Cross Sits in the Heartof the Flame of LibertyThe Flame of Liberty stands tall at theLos Gatos Civic Center. The Flame ofLiberty Memorial’s focal point hosts theSoldier’s Cross in its heart remindingviewers that the sacrifices of a fewdeliver the freedom enjoyed by many. DEDICATED JUNE 15, 2019 Designed by Artist Frank Kocian MorrisThe Flame ofLibertyMemorialIt's a DestinationIt's a Place of Honor,Gratitude & Healing Designed by nationally acclaimed artist FrankKocian Morris, The Flame of Liberty Memorialuniquely honors America’s heroes - MilitaryService Members, Veterans, First Respondersand two local 9/11 heroes - Mark Bingham andTodd Beamer. It's an unparalleled tribute rated5 stars on Google and Tripadvisor.Wall of Honor which pays respect toAmerica’s active and veteran military First Responder Bell 9/11 Memorial honoring local 9/11 heroesTodd Beamer and Mark BinghamPrisioner of War & Killed in Action MemorialCalifornia Guard Tribute Walk of Honor on which pavers recognize thecontributions of those who have servedWall of Gratitude which recognizes andexpresses thanks to our generoussupporters. Memorial elements include the:

The FirstResponder Bell It's Reborn HeritageFeatures the Los Gatos fire bell cast in 1899,originally located at the Town Plaza and used tocall firefighters to the scene of a fire. Today, thebell sits prominently at The Flame of LibertyMemorial where it rings to honor the FirstResponders, military Service Members andVeterans who have contributed to America'speace, safety, security and freedom. Santa Clara County Fire Chief Suwanna Kerdkaew at The Flame of Liberty Memorial on 9/11An Iconic MomentA Legacy of Santa Clara County Fire Chiefsat The Flame of Liberty Memorial on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

The 9/11 MemorialIt's EducationalThe general public has gathered at the Flame ofLiberty Memorial to remember 9/11 and pay honorto America’s 9/11 survivors, victims and heroes. Audience members learn about the extraordinaryacts of courage of America’s First Responders,Military Service Members who enlisted to serve inthe War on Terror, and two local heroic citizenswhose extraordinary acts of courage arecommemorated at the memorial - Todd Beamerand Mark Bingham. Todd and Mark werepassengers aboard United Flight 93 on 9/11, andwere two of the four-passenger team whoattempted to take back cockpit control fromterrorists. Their heroism thwarted the terrorists’mission to annihilate the U.S. Capitol Building andbring America’s government to an abruptshutdown. UA Flt 93 crashed in Shanksville,Pennsylvania rather than into the U.S. CapitolBuilding killing all 40 passengers onboard. Theactions of our local heroes saved thousands ofWashingtonian lives and preserved ourgovernment at a time when there was a critical callto action. To them, 9/11 is an event in history books... Local students not yet born when 9/11 occurred,learn about the events of that tragic day and the extraordinary acts of Todd Beamer and MarkBingham from Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and Director of the DefenseInnovation Unit Doug Beck and Foundation President General Kent Hillhouse U.S. Army (Ret.)

Tributes toAmerica’s POW KIA andCalifornia StateGuardIt’s LocalIt's National; The California State Guard is a volunteer militaryforce of California that supports the statemissions and federal readiness of the Army andAir National Guard. The CSG protects Californiaand its citizens from natural and man-madedisasters, including wildfires, floods, earthquakesand pandemics. It was formed to provideCalifornia with a trained and organized force inthe event of a state emergency. It's a Sacred Place "sacred place for healing and reflection."There is no greater gift than those whoseservice has been their last act of devotion. The POW MIA memorial honors America’sPrisoners of War and those Missing In Action. The Flame of Liberty Memorial is a place that First Responders and Veterans can call "Home." Congresswoman Anna Eshoophrased it well when she referred to The Flame of Liberty Memorial as a Commemorating Prisoners of War and those Missing in ActionThe Doves of Peace Release at theFlame of Liberty Memorial

The Walk of Honor andThe Wall of GratitudeIt's HistoricalIt’s GratefulPavers upon the Walk of Honor commemoratethe lives and sacrifices borne by those who servein the United States Military and with our FirstResponder agencies. Visitors take a journeythrough American history as they stroll along theWalk of Honor and learn about their communityneighbors who have served America.You can make a difference. Join us as we deliverhonor, respect, gratitude and healing to thosewho’ve defended America’s liberty. The LibertyCampaign is in place to fund the balance of costsbehind for memorial construction, two years ofmemorial maintenance and the financial seedingfor Yellow Ribbon Programs that improves lives,one veteran at a time. Join one of our donorcircles as we unite in gratitude and supportAmerica’s heroes.To those who support our mission. WALL OF GRATITUDEMAJOR DONOR CIRCLESLoyalty $10K+Justice $25K+Honor $50K+Valor $75K+Independence $100K+Freedom $250K+Liberty $500K+Your name would lookgreat on our Wall!THE WALK OF HONOR

Create History. Be Part of a Legacy. Dedicate a Paver. Dedicating a paver is both an honor to give and anhonor to receive. Your gift today will allow futuregenerations to appreciate America’s heroes. Yourdonation will help improve the lives of Veterans,one Veteran at a time. It's an Honor8" X 8" PAVER - $5000.5" FontUp to 17 characters per line, max of 6 linesor 4 lines with Insignia or US Flag16" X 8" PAVER - $8000.5" FontUp to 28 characters per line, max of 8 linesor 4 lines with Insignia or US Flag16" X 16" PAVER - $12000.5" FontUp to 29 characters per line, max of 11 linesor 8 lines with Insignia or US Flag16" X 24" PAVER - $25000.625" FontUp to 22 characters per line, max of 15 linesor 11 lines withInsignia or US Flag24" X 16" PAVER - $25000.75" FontUp to 29 characters per line, max of 9 linesor 7 lines with Insigniaor US FlagWalk of Honor Paver Roadmap:1) Submit a completed paver orderform with payment.2) Our artist designs.3) You approve.4) We engrave and install.5) You and Memorial visitors enjoy!Remembering all who have made adifference one paver at a time.Military Branch & First Responder InsigniasArmy Air Force Army Air CorpsNavy Marines Merchant Marine Other Coast Guard Space ForceFire Police Emer. Services EVERY PAVER HAS A STORY TO TELL. WHAT WOULD YOURS SAY? Leave your own lasting legacy upon ourWalk of Heroes, or commemorate thecontributions of another.who’s served.

Support theVeterans Memorial &Support FoundationIt's an Investment inAmerica Thank you for considering being a part of ourpast, present, and future! Your donation delivers honor, gratitude, support,and healing to those who’ve served. Yourcontributions help preserve history andrecognize the sacrifices that our men andwomen of the Armed Forces and FirstResponder agencies so greatly deserve. Mostimportantly, your gifts improve the lives of thosewho have given so much to America’s freedom.The Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation isa 501(c)3 nonprofit, #46-1338469.Founded in 2012, the majority of our boardmembers have contributed their time, talent andresources for over a decade. The organization is100% volunteer. Share our passion? Join us! We are always anxious to welcome membersand their gifts of volunteerism to the team!Create History. Be Part of a Legacy.Donate Today.www.HonorAVet.orghonorAvet@gmail.com+1 - 833-HonorAVet