“I saw the disappointment these soldiers faced when they came to the U.S. and found that no one knew about the sacrifice they made in Laos for the U.S., says Chasong Yang, director of the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan, explaining why he became involved in creating the memorial.

This monument will lift up that committed spirit of the soldier again and that respect of and trust in the U.S. will carry on to the next generations, so that those who fought and sacrificed their lives for freedom will not be forgotten.”

The exterior will incorporate a friendly, colorful exterior of ceramic tiles designed by local artists and students. The effect will be to complement the natural beauty of the lakeside park, where many community festivals take place.

“The basic concept behind the monuments design is that of a circular garden -- a peaceful and contemplative form and space that provides an elegant way to recognize these veterans but also serves an educational purpose and is reflective of the rich aesthetic heritage of the Lao-Hmong culture,” says Ray Hernandez, one of two co-designers for the memorial.

Another Vietnam vet, Steve Schofield of Newton, Wisconsin., says “I believe a memorial recognizing the unsung warriors in the ‘secret war’ in Laos is long overdue.” Schofield was wounded in action in Laos as a medic with American Special Forces and later served as a public health advisor in Laos. His experience there led him to advocate for the memorial, serving as one of the founding committee members.

Please help build a memorial to those Hmong and other Hill Tribes of Laos and the US civilians and Military who all fought valiantly in the long and bloody American effort to counter communism in Southeast Asia.

When asked to protect US soldiers, they put their own lives on the line.

But because they volunteered to serve as part of America's "Secret War," their brave exploits have gone unknown by most US citizens.

For the memorial, the city of Sheboygan has provided a spectacular site on its own lakeshore, at Deland Park, in a well-traveled part of town.

The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Committee worked closely with the Public Works Committee of the city of Sheboygan on the site selection, which was approved by the full city council.

An exciting new 25 minute DVD, narrated by Steve Schofield, about the clandestine activities of Americans and brave Hmong and other Hill Tribesmen who held back the communists in a forgotten corner of Southeast Asia during the period of the Vietnam War (1960-1975).

Filled with the images and sounds of a war fought primarily by the Hmong, this DVD tells  of their little known sacrifice in support of the US Government and eventual resettlement in America.

$20.00 plus $3.00 postage

All profits donated to the Lao, Hmong and American Veteran's Memorial building fund. This memorial will be built on the Lake Michigan shore in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

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Or send a check or money order to:

Secret War Memorial

8575 Northheim Lane

Newton, WI, 53063

New

It’s Your Law, hosted by George W. Curtis

One half hour, cable TV program, with special guest Steve Schofield, discussing the Hmong and the Secret War in Laos.(DVD)

$20.00 plus $3.00 postage

All profits donated to the Lao, Hmong and American Veteran's Memorial building fund. This memorial will be built on the Lake Michigan shore in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Send a check or money order to:

Secret War Memorial

8575 Northheim Lane

Newton, WI, 53063

No tax dollars will be involved in the project construction, but all contributions are tax-deductible.

In addition, veterans can have their names inscribed.

For more information, contact the Hmong Association at 920-458-0808 or Vue Yang at 920-946-0467 (Cell), 920-457-7066 (home).