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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out
« on: August 29, 2007, 11:40:36 AM »
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD IF YOU KNOW ANY VIETNAM VETS!!
Thanks!


What:
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.

Why:
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.

Who:
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 & Where:
Sunday, September 30, 2007 • Check-in: 11:30 a.m. • Ceremony begins at 1:00 p.m.
Oceanside Pier & Amphitheater, 300 North Pacific Street, Oceanside, California 92054
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.

Please make checks payable to:
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.

Sponsorship:
For sponsorship information, please call Jerry Anderson at (760) 436-0133.
Public fundraiser to benefit veterans’
non-profit organizations

Event Chair: Jerry Anderson
President/CEO, Headline Graphics
Email: janderson@headlinegraphics.com
Co-Chair: Jim Wood
Mayor of Oceanside, California
Cardiff 101 Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 552, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
Phone: (760) 707-6831 • Fax: (760) 436-1345
www.VVMPaddleout.org

Thank you for supporting The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Paddle-out
and the worthy non-profit organizations supporting our Military Service Members.

Cardiff 101 Chamber of Commerce
memo: VVM Paddle-out
P.O. Box 552, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

 


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