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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out

By: SurfShot Crew
Start Date: Sun, Sep 30 2007 | 02:21am

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out

More than 58,000 men and women gave their full measure of devotion and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. In memory of those fallen heroes, Jerry Anderson (a Marine Corp. Vietnam combat vet, avid surfer and owner of Headline Graphics in Cardiff, California) would like to announce a very special fundraising event:

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out

This paddle-out is in honor of those men and women who died during the Vietnam War.
In the spirit of the Hawaiian tradition, a ceremonial paddle-out is often performed by surfers who wish to remember and honor those who have given their lives. For many Vietnam Veterans, the ocean and the freedom of surfing has provided a unique escape from the memories of war.

The purpose of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out (VVMP) is to bring Vietnam War Veterans and the general public together to raise money to benefit all veterans through patriotic non-profit 501(C)(3) organizations such as:
Freedom Is Not Free, Fisher House, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, MCRD Museum Historical Society (Vietnam War Gallery), San Diego Veterans Memorial Association and Nice Guys of San Diego Victory Fund. The VVMP Committee will gratefully accept a tax-deductible donation of $50 toward the success of this fundraiser and heartily encourages corporations and individuals to give from the heart.

All veterans who served in any location or capacity during the Vietnam War are encouraged to participate in the Paddle-out ceremony. The public is invited to witness this special event and partake in all other associated activities to show support to our American heroes both then and now. This is a challenge to all Vietnam Veterans to come together and again remember our fallen. It is not for us. It is for them.

When: Sunday, September 30, 2007

Where: Oceanside Pier & Amphitheater (Google map)

Time: Check-in 11:30 a.m. • Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.

Lunch will be provided and accompanied with traditional Hawaiian music and dancers, a helicopter fly-over and a 21-gun salute. Honored guests include Medal of Honor Recipients, the USMC Color Guard and distinguished speakers.

To Participate: Tickets Are Limited

Event Registration: $50 • Children 6 - 14: $15

Your tax-deductible donation includes lunch and entertainment.

Visit our website at www.VVMPaddleout.org for on-line registration and donations, or call (760) 707-6831.

If you are going to participate in the paddle-out, please register online.