About VTTA

Welcome!  Thank you for checking us out!

We are a non-profit 501-3-C corporation, consisting of many volunteers who are dedicated to honoring American heros and supporting American Veterans.  Please click any tab below for more detail:

Here are some of our voluteers, on the stern of the historic ship Madaket, in Humboldt Bay Calfornia.  Left to right: Karen (our treasurer), Sofi (a board member), Chuck (our board chairman), and TJ (the web dude).

 

What do we do, and why do we do it?

We basically imagine, design, build and recruit for projects that honor many American heros (from Abraham Lincoln to those who died in Afganistan).  We try to use only volunteer labor to staff our projects, many of whom are Veterans returning to civiliam life from combat.

We do it to remember those who sacrificed for our freedom.

All donated funds are used to purchase supplies and pay necessary expenses.

We suggest reviewing our first project, The Lincoln Hearse Replica, which photographically documents one project from beginning to end (conception, design, building, and use).

Progress for ongoing projects is updated as it occurs, on this website.

 

Our mission is to honor American heroes and support Veterans transitioning from military service back to civilian life through projects that create and maintain memorials to those who’ve served, while providing transitional training for Veterans.  Frequently Veterans, especially those in combat, experience challenges when returning to civilian life that are made easier through participating in our projects, that have the following goals:

  • Promote public support for Diplomatic and Veterans War Memorials.
  • To honor the value and sacrifice of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Women, Marines, Intelligence and Diplomatic Corps of the United States who rendered faithful, loyal, heroic and self-sacrificing service at home and across the globe.
  • Inspire patriotism and an understanding of the value of National Service.
  • Inspire historical and educational activities that will spark interest and connection to future generations with these and the stories of those who have so honorably served our country.
  • Support the preservation and integrity of existing local Veterans & Service Memorials and provide input for the development of future Memorials sites as an important part of our National Heritage.
  • Provide information on the processes that can be used for planning, designing, fundraising, marketing and the maintenance of Veterans War Memorials.