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- O'Fallon, IL
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- racingjunk.com
Bids will close december 28, 2017. The proceeds from the sale of this truck will be donated to fisher house foundation, a not-for-profit organization established to improve the quality of life for members of the military, retirees, veterans and their families. The andrezzis purchased the truck in 2014. Michael is a 100% disabled usmc vietnam veteran and one night while not sleeping, as usual, he came up with the idea to make the truck into a tribute to vietnam veterans. He had a sign made up that invites vietnam veterans to sign the truck or sign the tailgate reserved in memory of the fallen brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice. The generous people of these organizations are dedicated to shining a light on the truck, getting media attention, sharing personal stories and providing support for vietnam veterans. The impact this truck has had is truly astounding. Gateway classic cars was chosen as the venue for national exposure. The truck will go to the individual with highest offer over reserve. S lettering in franklinville, nj who put his other projects on hold to pinstripe and letter the truck for free. â?¢ gene winfield, the distinguished custom car builder of mojave, ca who sought the truck out at the right coast car show in syracuse, ny and signed the hood. â?¢ jerry kennedy, charlie bryson, tom wilkerson, bob reynolds and vernon walker jr. S who donated parts for the truck. â?¢ lastly, we would like to thank the thousands of vietnam veterans and their families that have signed the truck, shared heartbreaking stories and continue to battle the effects of the vietnam war every day. Fisher house is a not-for-profit organization established to improve the quality of life for members of the military, retirees, veterans and their families. The foundation builds comfort homes at military and va medical centers and gifts them to the government. It has a superb rating of 100 out of 100 by charity navigator. Stars and stripes reported that 91% of fisher house expenses went directly into free lodging for military families so they can be close to a loved one during an illness or medical treatment. The group operates 67 locations and served about 25,000 families in 2014. These are impressive numbers indeed.
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