Help us build a monument to post-9/11 veterans

Massapequa NY

09 December, 2021

10:31 AM

Description

Post 9/11 veterans to be recognized for their service with an Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Monument in Eisenhower Park Local not-for-profit organization, Heroes Among Us joins with the United Veterans Organization of Nassau County and local Veterans of Foreign Wars groups, and the Nassau County Executive’s office to build a monument in Eisenhower Park to honor all post 9/11 servicemen and women. The monument will join other memorials in Veterans Memorial Park which honor veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Monument will be the only monument of its kind on Long Island and one of the first in New York State honoring the courage, dedication, and bravery of United States servicemen and women who fought in military conflicts after 9/11. Over this twenty-year period, 7,000 servicemen and women died in battle and 30,000 post 9/11 veterans have died by suicide. The monument will provide a permanent reminder of their service and provide a much-needed sanctuary and reflection space for veterans along with their families. “We are excited to have the assistance from our community to properly respect and honor our veterans in building this monument, which we feel was overdue,” said Virginia Cervasio, founder of Heroes Among Us. The estimated cost to build the monument is $150,000 and all the groups involved are currently working to raise the needed funds. To date, over $20,000 has been raised, with $130,000 still needed to build the monument. To donate to the Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Monument at Eisenhower Park, please visit www.heroesamongus24.org/monument  Heroes Among Us . Not-for-profit organization Heroes Among Us is a 501(c) 3 organization located in Glen Cove, New York whose mission is to support and provide hope to veterans by offering assistance and resources for their everyday needs.