The Arizona Military Order of Devil Dog Charities is making great progress in raising funds to restore the World War I monument located at the Mohave County courthouse in downtown Kingman.
Donations, large and small, are being received from individuals, businesses and civic/veteran organizations from all over Mohave County.
Work will soon be underway to install an exact bronze replica of the machine gun that was stolen from the monument sometime in the late 1990s. Also enhanced landscaping, lighting and improved surveillance equipment will add to repair work on the deteriorating stonework of the monument.
Plans are being made for a dedication ceremony to be conducted at noon on June 29, at the courthouse. The entire community is invited to this patriotic, street-party event.
Men and women faithfully served our nation in the Great War with patriotic purpose. This monument is proof of their dedication to service and freedom. Now, one hundred years later, the Mohave County community is fulfilling the responsibility to keep the memory of their service alive with a respectable, restored monument.
To contribute to this effort, please send your tax deductible donation to Az MODD Charities 4435 North Stardust Road, Kingman, or electronically to GoFundMe, World War I Monument Restoration, Kingman PayPal, account, AzMODDCharities@cox.net. For additional information or details please contact Bob Wallace at 928 237-9358 or wallacerm@cox.net
