Mike Lubash's Eagle Project Information...
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 Project Description:
Well, let me start by giving you a little back ground on my thought
process concerning this project. I recently had a family member die
in the Iraq war which made me start thinking, I started thinking
about my feelings and then my thoughts turned to thinking about
other people’s feelings. Over the past summer I visited a few
memorials and started thinking that maybe it would benefit others if
Lake Villa had a memorial that could be constructed and dedicated to
those that have died in past wars. I envision this memorial being
located in a local park, just off the beaten path.
The memorial would consist of a circular patio with a large marker
in the middle to identify those that have been lost in past wars in
the area. The circular patio would be surrounded by shrubs, bushes,
and flowers with benches allowing for peaceful meditation and a
little privacy. The circular patio would be constructed of pavers
bricks allowing bricks to be replaced with engraved brinks when
needed.
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Sample Marker that I like:
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Idea on how my marker would look:
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The large marker could be made of granite or some other type of
stone. I am still looking into this and how to get the best price
for something like this.
The Lake Villa VFW post will donate Armed Service Plaques for the
project that will be presented accordingly on or around the marker.
My original thoughts were to have the plaques mounted to the granite
stone but I am currently entertaining ideas for better positioning
of the plaques.
For the benches, I am currently thinking about using wood but it has
come to my attention that the city may have a standard for benches
that are used in city parks. If wood benches are approved I plan to
have Scouts that are working on Star or Life build these benches as
part of their service projects.
Fundraising Ideas:
Because of the cost of some of the materials that will be used, I
have come up with a couple of things to help with the cost.
- The selling of
magnets that will promote my project. Below is a sample magnet
which will have verbiage about supporting our troops and
information concerning my project in the middle white area.
- The selling of
Memorial Pavers Bricks
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Corporate/Private Donations
- Raffles at the
Troops Pancake Breakfasts
- Live Strong
Bands
And
other traditional Fundraising events such as car washes, pancake
breakfasts, etc…
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Upcoming Fundraiser Events:
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Who
will benefit from my Project:
My project will benefit those that have lost loved ones in past
wars. It will be a place where people in the community can go to
remember things that have occurred in the past, remembering the
good, the bad, and where it has now taken them.
The Lake Villa VFW post is currently sponsoring my project and the
entire Village of Lake Villa will be who benefits from my project.
Here is a poem I would like to have on the marker:
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER
(A Soldier Died Today)
by A. Lawrence Vaincourt
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.
Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.
And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.
But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.
Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state,
While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were
great.
Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were
young,
But the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land
A guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man?
Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife,
Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives
Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives.
While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all,
Is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
It's so easy to forget them for it was so long ago,
That the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know
It was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys,
Who won for us the freedom that our Country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand,
Would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand?
Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend
His home, his kin and Country and would fight until the end?
He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin,
But his presence should remind us we may need his like again.
For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part
Is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our
Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
Project Details:
Here
is a lists of tasks that need to be complete for this project to be
a success. If you see something that you might be able to help me
with please let me know. I would appreciate any help you can give.
Task List:
Granite slab:
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Contact Vendors
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Best Pricing
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Decide on the best vendor
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What to have engraved
Obtaining the bench material:
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Contact Vendors
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Best Pricing
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Decide on the best vendor
Obtaining the pavers brick material:
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Contact Vendors
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Best Pricing
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Decide on the best vendor
Digging out the ground to lay the pavers brick.
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Exact Location
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Marking out the Site
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City Permits
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City Surveyor to mark off easements and under
ground hazards
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Start digging
Install pavers bricks:
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Delivery of foundation materials
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Delivery of bricks
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Installation of bricks
Installing the Granite Slab
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Delivery of foundation materials
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Delivery of slab
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Installation of slab
Installing the benches
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Delivery of bench materials
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Building of benches
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Setting up the benches
Installing the landscaping, bushes, shrubs, flowers
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Delivery of landscaping materials
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Planting of bushes, shrubs, and flowers
Project Dedication
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$3 Each or 2/$5
Help support my Eagle Project by
purchasing a magnet.
To Purchase Magnets or Volunteer
Your Services, Contact Mike @ 847-271-2977
or drop him an email by clicking here.
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Your Help and Support is needed to make this project a
success. We are in need of the following:
- Landscaping
- Concrete
- Brick Laying
- Signage
- Monetary Donations
Please send donations to the address below. Thank you for
your support!
Troop323 Eagle Project
PO Box 794
Lake Villa, IL 60046 |
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