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Some of those attending "The
128th Assault Helicopter Company Reunion" on Memorial Day weekend
(2001) in Sacramento were introduced to the current project of "The
International World Peace Rose Gardens", which sits next to the
California Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. It is by no accident that a garden
dedicated to world peace is adjacent to the Vietnam Memorial. TJ David
and Sylvia Villalobos are the movers and shakers behind the movement and the founders of
this world wide effort. They want to include Veterans of all wars
into their newest project. They are especially reaching out to Vietnam
veterans to help build this lasting monument to world peace.
About the Project
September 4, 1995, the
California Legislature passed a Resolution that called for the
establishment of a privately funded Rose Garden Memorial on the grounds of
the State Capitol. The Garden is being established to bring attention to
many aspects of world peace. The
Garden will be located at the east end of Capitol Park, adjacent to 15th
Street and the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.
The International World Peace Rose Gardens, founded in 1988, is a
Sacramento based, non-profit foundation dedicated to establishing symbolic
Rose Gardens throughout the world for peace.
Their gardens grace some of the most cultural, historic and sacred
grounds in the world. They hope to impact world peace by creating symbolic
rose gardens that serve as centers for community action
The History : International
World Peace Rose Gardens is a non-profit organization dedicated to
establishing beautiful rose gardens for world peace and harmony amongst
all nations, cultures and religions of the world. They use the official
flower of the United States, the rose, as a silent ambassador of
peace.
Rose gardens planted in symbolic designs grace some of the most
cultural, historic and sacred grounds of the world. They can be found at:
*The Lake Shrine Gandhi Peace
Memorial
Pacific Palisades, CA
*The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Mexico City, Mexico
*The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sacramento, CA
(a sister garden to Mexico City's garden)
*The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Assisi, Italy
*The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Atlanta, Georgia
Each garden focuses on a different aspect of peace. The Sacramento
Capitol project is the biggest and most far reaching effort. They
hope to unit not only veterans, but women, children and families, so
that this garden truly represents all people.
Give the Gift That Will Last for Generations
They invite you to become a part of this historic garden by dedicating
the name of a loved one, someone special in your life, or yourself on
behalf of peace. The name(s) will be engraved on permanent plaques in the
garden in alphabetical order, except for friends or families who have
requested that their names be placed together. The names will be a
constant reminder to all who visit of the universal support for world
peace.
You will receive a Certificate
of Recognition for each name you honor in the garden. The
handsome certificate is suitable for framing and can be used as a gift.
We have provided a convenient order
form at our website for
you to order online, or to call, fax or send it to us by regular mail.
 
For more information on this project:
Please
contact:
International World Peace Rose Gardens
P O Box 15919
Sacramento, CA 95852-0919
Phone: (800) 205-1223
info@worldpeacerosegardens.org
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