The United States Fallen Heroes Memorial Open Design Competition

AN AMERICAN VISION

An American citizen will have the opportunity to design the Memorial. On Memorial Day weekend, USFHF will announce a nationwide design competition. Those interested in participating should register at www.usfhf.org. Participants will be given login information and receive access to 3-D renderings and animations of the site as well as photos, plot maps, and be registered to receive updates on important competition information.

MEMORIAL LOCATION: Kennedale, TX

REGISTRATION BEGINS: May 31, 2010 (Memorial Day Weekend)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: September 30, 2010 (8:46 AM)WINNING DESIGN ANNOUNCED: November 11, 2010 (Veteran’s Day)REQUIRED DESIGN ELEMENTS: Required information and formatting of soldier information for the monument:Fallen Heroes National Memorial will contain a plaque of each fallen soldier. Plaques will be no smaller than 6”x 8” and no larger than 9”x 12”. Each plaque will consist of a photo chosen by the fallen hero’s family and the soldier’s name, rank, age, hometown and home state, branch of service, unit, and KIA date.Memorial grounds must include the following components:

• The Memorial must recognize each of the States, U.S. Commonwealths, Territories, and the District of Columbia independently, from where a Fallen Hero is from.
• The Flags of every State, Commonwealth, Territory, and the District of Columbia must be flown on the grounds.
• A Visitors area for reflection and relaxation.
• A Separate “Hall of Recognition” to accredit donors and sponsors who contributed to making the memorial a reality.
• Sufficient parking for automobiles and an area for recreational vehicles.
• A “Landmark” tall enough to be easily visible from the nearby interstate I-20.
• An Illumination System via an eco-friendly solar power.
• The Memorial must allow room for the addition of names until all Fallen Heroes have been identified. (anticipated total, 7,000-10,000)

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