Tucson, Arizona - Presidio Park - Battle of the Bulge Monument

Photo submitted by: John McAuliffe; M-347

TUSCON, ARIZONA<br />
BATTLE OF THE BULGE MONUMENT<br />
<br />
The monument is 6ft. high and 5 feet wide, weighing 2800 pounds.<br />
<br />
It is located at:<br />
Presidio Park facing the City Hall and Federal Bldg in Tucson, AZ.<br />
<br />
Southern Arizona Chapter #53 VBOB dedicated this monument on <br />
May 30 2003. <br />
<br />
Chapter President John Westover headed up the project. <br />
<br />
National President Lou Cunningham oversaw the dedication.<br />
<br />
What a beautiful monument!<br />
The chapter #53 VBOB are very proud of it. <br />
<br />
Per Mr. George W. McGee;<br />
President, Chapter 53 VBOB - Southern Arizona:<br />
<br />
"A lot of work went into the project, and we give so much thanks to the chapter president at that time, John Westover, for all the work he did. <br />
Mr. Westover designed the original sketch,<br />
and then had an artist finish it.<br />
<br />
The monument was built in Tucson. <br />
<br />
The monument was funded entirely by donations by members of Chapter 53, <br />
of which there were approximately 65 members at that time. <br />
We have presently about 50 members." <br />
<br />
Mr. Westover passed away in June of 2005. <br />
Mr. George W. McGee was nominated and elected to the office soon after. <br />
<br />
Last year, Mr. McGee had photos of the front and back enlarged to poster size.<br />
He then made a plywood replica about four feet high that will now be included in their Veterans Day parade each year. <br />
<br />
They had it mounted in an open army trailer behind a 1943 Jeep that had been restored by one of their members. <br />
<br />
They are proud that they received the, <br />
"MOST OUTSTANDING VETERANS AWARD" in last November's parade out of 400 entries!

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TUSCON, ARIZONA
BATTLE OF THE BULGE MONUMENT

The monument is 6ft. high and 5 feet wide, weighing 2800 pounds.

It is located at:
Presidio Park facing the City Hall and Federal Bldg in Tucson, AZ.

Southern Arizona Chapter #53 VBOB dedicated this monument on
May 30 2003.

Chapter President John Westover headed up the project.

National President Lou Cunningham oversaw the dedication.

What a beautiful monument!
The chapter #53 VBOB are very proud of it.

Per Mr. George W. McGee;
President, Chapter 53 VBOB - Southern Arizona:

"A lot of work went into the project, and we give so much thanks to the chapter president at that time, John Westover, for all the work he did.
Mr. Westover designed the original sketch,
and then had an artist finish it.

The monument was built in Tucson.

The monument was funded entirely by donations by members of Chapter 53,
of which there were approximately 65 members at that time.
We have presently about 50 members."

Mr. Westover passed away in June of 2005.
Mr. George W. McGee was nominated and elected to the office soon after.

Last year, Mr. McGee had photos of the front and back enlarged to poster size.
He then made a plywood replica about four feet high that will now be included in their Veterans Day parade each year.

They had it mounted in an open army trailer behind a 1943 Jeep that had been restored by one of their members.

They are proud that they received the,
"MOST OUTSTANDING VETERANS AWARD" in last November's parade out of 400 entries!

tuscon Arizona VBOBVBOB chapter 53lou cunninghamjohn Westovergeorge W. McGeepresidio park monument

John McAuliffe
on March 29, 2007
Congratulations to Pres.George McGee and the men and women of the So. Arizona Chapter, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge for submitting the photos of this extraordinary and beautiful monument to Debra Henderson's web-site.
I encourage all who visit this site and especially the VBOB Chapter members to submit photos of their monuments as well.
These Memorials are an everlasting tribute to the sacrifices made by the participants of the BATTLE OF THE BULGE;
"The greatest land battle ever fought by the United States Army"...

John E. McAuliffe Vice President of Chapters VBOB.