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H.
Ross Perot, Sr. Pledges $3 Million to American
Veterans Disabled For Life Memorial
Tue Apr 22, 2008
 The Disabled Veterans' LIFE
Memorial Foundation announced today that businessman
H. Ross Perot, Sr., has pledged $3 million to the
American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. Perot's
pledge brings the Memorial capital campaign to
$9.9 million remaining to commence construction.
"We asked Ross Perot to donate one dollar
for each of America's three million living disabled
Veterans," said Foundation chairwoman Lois
Pope. "The generosity of this gift reflects
the depth of his commitment to those who sacrifice
so much in service to their country."
Perot's pledge is the largest individual gift
received from outside the Foundation. The pledge
will be paid in three annual $1 million installments
beginning this month.
"So much is given every day by our men and
women in uniform, and so little is asked of us
in return," Perot said. "Their Courage
Endures is more than a tagline; it's a badge of
honor worn by millions of disabled Veterans. The
Memorial is our opportunity to ensure their sacrifice
is not forgotten. I am proud to have been asked
to be part of that effort."
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
will transcend military conflicts, service branches
and generations and will express America's lasting
gratitude to the men and women whose lives were
forever changed in service to our country. Commanding
an impressive two-acre site within full view of
the U.S. Capitol, the memorial will be located
adjacent to the National Mall and across Independence
Avenue from the U.S. Botanic Garden at Washington
Avenue and Second Street.
The Foundation plans to complete construction
and dedicate the memorial in 2010.
More information about the American Veterans Disabled
for Life Memorial is available at http://www.avdlm.com
SOURCE:
Yahoo News, American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
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