Cost of Freedom Tribute 2008
This website is dedicated to our military, police, and fire personnel. Thank You will never be enough to say, but it is all we have. We humbly offer our thanks for your dedication and service.
The ‘Cost of Freedom Tribute 2008’ of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates is the embodiment of our thanks. It is our sincere wish that everyone in our communities and beyond takes the time to join us Memorial Weekend 2008 at the Schaumburg Flyers stadium to take part in this Tribute.
American Veterans Traveling Tribute travels the USA in order to provide a forum for communities to come together to HONOR-RESPECT-REMEMBER all who have sacrificed their lives for our countries freedom. By doing this we also honor all Veterans and those serving today. Because they know they will never be forgotten. We must always separate the War from the Warrior and be never failing in our support for our Men and Women of the Armed Forces.
Our Purpose
The “Cost of Freedom” which encompasses the “Vietnam Traveling Wall” along with tributes and displays of those who have sacrificed their lives during Iraq, Afghanistan, WW II, Korea, 911 and Public Safety has now found it’s way to the Villages of Schaumburg & Hoffman Estates, Illinois after many years of planning. The Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates, Illinois Vietnam Traveling Wall Committee, Inc. was formed as a not for profit organization to facilitate bringing this honorable and memorable display to the citizens of our villages. It is the goal and objective of this committee to ensure for a tasteful and humbling Observance over the Memorial Weekend, May 23-26, 2008.
2008 Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Cost of Freedom Tribute Content
A. The centerpiece: an 80% size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. This 80% replica contains 100% of the names. It is 370 long and about 8 ½ ft tall at apex. This exhibit is called the Traveling Wall. It was constructed in 1997- early 1998, and began traveling the USA in 1998. AVTT’s traveling wall is the largest Wall replica traveling the USA, and is not to be confused with several other replica Walls; The Moving Wall, The Dignity Wall, the Wall That Heals. These replica Walls do a fine job, and we are all on a mutual mission.
B. The Cost of Freedom Memorial. COF is a series of stand up exhibits created in gold dog tags to record the names of those who gave their lives for our freedom, since Vietnam; including present day Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. A stunning exhibit for all to see.
C. 911 Memorials. A standup exhibit with lighted twin towers for all see, and make sure “ We Never Forget”. Each name is recorded according to their location.
D. Walk Of Hero’s. A series of stand up’s to pay tribute and educate all about our countries history and the conflicts the USA has been involved in to insure our freedom. Freedom did not come for free.
E. A nationally acclaimed art display of original paintings, called Vietnam Remembered, and more for viewing, education, and reflections. Posters and prints are available for sale.
F. Tribute Panel. AVTT offers a personal tribute panel. Anyone can purchase a silver custom inscribed dog tag to place on our tribute panel. This is a tribute and a personal message to a loved one of past or present. AVTT’s tribute panel will travel the USA with all other exhibits.
G. World War 11. AVTT presents displays of pictures and information to pay specific tribute to these veterans. Remembering, educating, and respect are main focuses of AVTT. These special Tributes, together will all other before identified exhibits insure that all living veterans are honored, and we are fully; American Veterans Traveling Tribute.
