Following the success of their first benefit concert held two weeks ago, the non-profit Kentucky National Guard Memorial Fund announced that another event has been scheduled.
Up and coming fan favorite, Borrowed Blue, will open for the legendary Grammy Award winning Kentucky Headhunters on Saturday, April 19 at the Frankfort Convention Center. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1 and will be available at www.etix.com.
“Continuation of the Memorial Fund’s benefit concert series is critical as we seek $500,000 in new fundraising by Memorial Day,” stated Joshua Witt, a Memorial Fund volunteer coordinating the upcoming concert.
All proceeds from the event will go toward the construction of the memorial being built at the entrance of Boone National Guard Center, along US 127 in Frankfort. Intent is to break ground on Memorial Day and complete the Memorial by Veterans Day in November.
It is hoped that the upcoming concert will raise an additional $100,000. A final benefit concert has been slated for August 23, featuring Sundy Best and the Charlie Daniels Band. Details are being finalized. Tickets are expected to be available by early April.
Once completed, the memorial will recognize past, current and future Kentucky National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
“Just since September 11, 2001, eighteen Kentucky National Guard Soldiers have given their lives in support of the Global War on Terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan,” declared memorial fund Board Member, Colonel Charlie Jones. “This memorial will not only remember these brave men, but it will also serve as a symbol that we, the Citizens of Kentucky, will not forget any of our Guardsmen – even those who serve in years to come.”
In 2013 the memorial fund raised $267,000 through numerous corporate and individual contributions, as well as several Memorial led fundraising events. The February 8 benefit concert performance of Exile and Delbert McClinton gathered over 1,000 attendees to the Frankfort Convention Center and provided over $70,000 in fundraising support.
Memorial Fund volunteers encourage Kentuckians to get involved in the project and to actively participate in efforts taking place across the Commonwealth.
In June 2008 the KYNG Memorial Fund Project was launched. The vision of the 501 (c)(3) organization is to memorialize Kentuckians that have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Kentucky National Guard. Contributions from the public are essential for the completion of the project.
More information at: http://www.guardmemorial.com
