The American Legion
The Veterans Memorial of High Point November 12, 1999 Jim Pridgen Dear Mr. Pridgen, Words cannot express the appreciation that I, and the military veterans of the Triad, have for you and the Fairway Outdoor Advertising Co. The Veterans' Memorial of High Point and The American Legion Post #206 have sponsored High Point's annual Veterans Day Parade since 1983, but we have been unable to inform the citizens of this tribute to the veterans and all patriotic Americans who are dedicated to the preservation of peace and freedoms of this great nation. The High Point Chamber of Commerce called me prior to the parade, and said they were being inundated with calls from citizens who had seen the Fairway billboards, advertising information about the parade. I also, received many calls from people wanting to be in the parade, or wanting more information. Prior to this year, we have had 100-110 units in the parade, with approximately 1500-2000 spectators. This year, there were 175 units in the parade, and 4000-5000 spectators. Your billboards were certainly the contributing factor to such a successful patriotic memorial. On behalf of all the veterans and patriotic Americans, we can only say, thank you and Fairway Outdoor Advertising for your gracious donation of the billboards. Sincerely, Jack M. Austin |
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