FundraisingA TRIBUTE TO OUR HEROS  The new museum will be located on land donated to the county through legislation for this purpose. The museum will be a tourist site in Walker County complementary with the Sam Houston Statue and Visitor’s Center and the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Education Complex. There are varying gifts and levels of recognition (see below). All donations made to the campaign are tax deductible. Donation Levels| Donation Level | Recognition |
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| $125 | Partner (no recognition) | | $1000 | Name of Veteran and Service Dates on the Veteran’s Wall of Honor | | $1500 | Plaque (1’ x 1’) with inscription mounted on columns (limited to 392) | | $15,000 | Sponsorship of Columns in Memorial Walkway to be used for Plaques (limited to 14) | | $20,000 | Showcases for Display Recognition mounted in Showcase for Sponsors (limited to 8) | | $100,000 | Wall of Honor Guard at Entryway for Corporate or Individual Sponsors (unlimited for 18 months) | | $250,000 | Cornerstone of building (limited to 8) and name on Wall of Honor Guard | | $500,000 | Name on Archway on Entryway of building and name on Wall of Honor Guard at Entryway |
Optional donation amounts are accepted and appreciated! Fundraising TeamHonorary Chairs:Lt. COL. M.B. Etheredge, U.S. Army (Retired) Most Decorated Living American VeteranJohn Fuchs (U.S. Army Air Corps), W.W.II P.O.W.Campaign Chair: Col. Dennis Beal (USMC, Retired)Financial Managment: Bob Massey, USN (Retired)Executive Board Members Lt. COL M.B. Etheredge, U.S. Army (Retired)John Fuchs, U.S. Army Air CorpsDr. Tommy Davis. VeteranWalt Pinegar, VeteranJohn Ariola, COL USMC (Retired)Robert "Bob" Massey, U.S. Navy (Retired)Norman Ward, VeteranDr. Betty HigginsRichard "Richie" Harris, CHAIRMANBarney Driscoll, VeteranJerry Nemec, VeteranTom Oleinik, VeteranBette NelsonCommittee Members: Poncho RobertsBilly McPike, USN (Retired)David LanoueSam & Marie MartinezCharlotte Oleinik, Director
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