Vietnam Memorial Statue
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The Three Soldiers statue stands near the Vietnam Veterens Memorial. The sculpture was designed by Frederick Hart, who stated, "I see the wall as a kind of ocean, a sea of sacrifice that is overwhelming and nearly incomprehensible in the sweep of names. I place these figures upon the shore of that sea, gazing upon it, standing vigil before it, reflecting the human face of it, the human heart."
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Very nice sculpture!
Posted 17 months ago.
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Hello, my name is Anthony J. Caiati Sr. From 1979 to 1988 I lived in Patchogue, Long Island N.Y. On October 28th, 1984, I delivered The Vietnam Veterens Memorial Statue to Washington DC. On November 11 ( Veterens Day ) 1984 it was unveiled. A Soldier in Uniform, removed his (High School, or College) Ring and placed it under the Statue, just before it was set in its place. I was very overwhelmed the morning I arrived with the Statue. I had to compose myself before getting out of the 18 wheeler I was driving, I felt it was an HONOR to be the individual to make this delivery. I picked up the Statue in Plainview Long Island on the 27th of October. At that time I was driving for a company called Valliant Rigging and Handling, located in Dear Park, Long Island. It was my first visit to DC, I went over to what we call the Wall. I started reading the names of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. I had to stop, because it was just more then I could handle. I didn't know anyone who lost their life in Vietnam, but I know how it would feel inside if I did. It took a very long time for me to post this honorable message, I feel it is something to be proud of. Although I did not serve in the armed forces, I was ready to go if I was drafted in 1972. I was never drafted. If anyone would like to make contact with me, my email address is ajcaiati@hotmail.com Thank you for taking the time to read what I shared with you.
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