HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/17/2017 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 Wednesday, May 17, 2017
From: Lee Wilson Jr./Palm Springs Fallen Heroes Project
To: Mayor Robert Moon/Palm Springs City Council
Subj: Proposed City Proclamation to Honor GOLD STAR FAMILIES of our 27 Palm Springs Fallen
Heroes
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Lee Wilson Jr. and I teach World and U.S. History at Cathedral City High School. I am
also the founder of the Palm Springs Fallen Heroes Project.
I humbly request a proclamation in honor of our 27 local Palm Springs Fallen Heroes for Memorial
Day, Monday, May 29, 2017.
The city council and previous mayor graciously accommodated my request a few years ago. I
request another proclamation to coincide with the grand opening of the new Korean WarNietnam
War aircraft hangar at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
As you know, the air museum performs a flower drop on Memorial Day. Over the years, I've helped
in their efforts by bringing in our Gold Star families to participate in the ceremonies.
A proclamation from Palm Springs honoring their sacrifice would complement the air museum's
ceremonies.
I have attached a sample copy of a proclamation that I used last time. If possible, could I have at
least five copies to give to the family members in attendance.
It is necessary to have this accomplished in time for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
Please see the attached copy for your review and revisions.
Respectfully submitted,
Lee C. Wilson Jr.
Historian, Palm Springs Fallen Heroes Project
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A PROCLAMATION
MEMORIAL DAY/PALM SPRINGS GOLD STAR FAMILIES DAY
Whereas the City of Palm Springs has a long and proud tradition of supporting our military in World
War II with military facilities, hospitals, and support units; and
Whereas the City of Palm Springs has always honored and supported our military with the U.S.O., the
Palm Springs Air Museum, and one of the greatest Veterans Day Parades in the nation; and
Whereas the City of Palm Springs sent over 300 of our locals to fight in World War II with 16 of them
giving their lives in all combat theaters of the war including Richard Francis Gill, Norval William Kelley
Jr., Benjamin F. Ward, Owen Baylis Coffman, Earle B. Pinckard, Albert James Reaume, Stephen
Joseph Levi, Allen R. Hall Jr., Herbert H. Lienau, Leonard Ray Bryant, Pete Nila, Stephen P. Pavel
Jr., Thomas (Tomas) R. Villa, Vernon M. Troutt, Roaul R. Prieto, and David K. Manson; and
Whereas during the Korean War the City of Palm Springs lost one of its sons; Russell G. Torres; and
Whereas during the Vietnam War, the City of Palm Springs lost eight of its sons; Thomas Eugene
McKee, Gary Lee Saxton, Dennis Dale Reed, Adam Serna Najar, Leveret Roscoe Prosky, Robert
Phillip Levin, Ronald Lee Young, and Joseph Lamar Stone; and
Whereas during the Iraq War, Ming Sun, a Palm Springs Unified School District Graduate was lost,
and
Whereas during the Afghanistan War, Suresh Abayasekara Krause, a Palm Springs Unified School
District Graduate was lost;
NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert Moon, Mayor of the City of Palm Springs, that in addition to Memorial
Day that the city proudly proclaims PALM SPRINGS GOLD STAR FAMILIES DAY honoring the
mothers and families of the 27 local residents of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Unified School
District who in World War ll, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan who gave their lives in service to
our country.
This Resolution will take effect on Monday, May 29. 2017