From: Todd Ricca [toddricca@wildlifeprairie.org]
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 10:41 AM
To: dbroeker@grics.net
Subject: War Dog Memorial at Wildlife Prairie State Park

Dave,

My name is Todd Ricca. I work for Bill Rutherford at Wildlife Prairie State Park.  I understand we will meet Saturday for lunch but I wanted to give you a little information about the event now.  I am hoping you will be able to help us "spread the word" about this Memorial Dedication.

Date: Saturday - May 31, 2003

Time:  13:30 hrs

Location: Wildlife Prairie State Park

10 miles west of Peoria, Illinois

I-74, exit 82

All Veterans, current service men/women, and their families will receive FREE admission to the Park this day for the celebration and full use of the park.

Overnight RV parking will be allowed.  Bathrooms are available, however we have NO water/electrical hookups or dump stations.

We do have potable water sources available throughout the Park.

We do have limited lodging available at the park. (to see it, visit   www.wildlifeprairiestatepark.org )

We are still working on the plans for entertainment during this day.

Food will be available at the Memorial Dedication area as well as in other areas of the Park.

The Memorial itself is a life sized bronze statue of a soldier with his K-9 (German Shepherd).  It will be on permanent display at the Park.

I look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

Sincerely,

Todd D. Ricca

Office - (309) 495-6721

Cell - (309) 369-0687