Raising Funds for Marco Island Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Marco Island’s American Legion Post 404 is pleased to announce the approval of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Sculpture to be erected in Marco Island’s Veterans’ Community Park. On April 22nd, the Marco Island City Council approved by a 7 to 0 vote the installation of a sculpture dedicated to the Veterans who fought in the Vietnam Conflict. Marco Island’s Post 404 has been working on the design of the bronze sculpture with a California studio in the same lifelike quality as the three Soldiers Statue on the Washington Mall. In an MOU with the City, Post 404 has taken responsibility for the cost of the statue, shipment, and installation as well as the landscaping and hardscaping at its location in the park. The Post will be conducting a fundraising campaign to raise the approximately $500,000 expected cost. Anyone wanting to show their appreciation for those who fought and sacrificed for our country may send checks to American Legion Post 404 at PO Box 1190, Marco Island, FL 34146. Questions can be addressed to American Legion Post 404 Commander, Lee Rubenstein at 239-564-9894 or email at Marcoump@aol.com.