THE EAGLE
The logo of the Central Command focuses around the Bald Eagle with shield. The Bald Eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 to represent this great nation. Symbolically, it was selected because of its long life span, incredible strength and majestic looks. It represents out basic tenet of FREEDOM.
At that time it was believed to exist only on this continent. It is a survivor, at one time the Bald Eagle was reduced to less than 647 mating pairs, today there are 7,680 pairs. Pairs stay together for life.
It is found on the backs of our gold coins, the silver dollar, the half dollar and the quarter. It is usually shown with outstretched wings. It's most important placement is on the Great Seal of the United States.
The Bald Eagle has since become the living symbol of the U.S.A.'s freedoms, spirit and pursuit of excellence. Its image and symbolism have played a significant role in American art, folklore, music and architecture. It is also the theme for our partners who are helping bring this Memorial to fruition.
OUR PARTNERS
$100,000,000
Mr. William L. Edwards
Anheuser-Busch and Distributors
Mortgage Investors Corporation
$50,000
Pinch A Penny, Inc.
Tampa Electric Company
OutBack Steakhouse
Lawrence J. and Florence A. DeGeorge Charitable Trust
$25,000
A. Duda and Sons, Inc.
Lazy days RV Center
SunTrust Bank
Ambassador John ROOD
Ms. Carol M. Botsolas
Foley Family Charitable Foundation
The Pettway Family Foundation
$15,000
Dr. Chet and Ellie Malanowski
Peter Rummell - St. Joe Company
$10,000
Julia and Johnny Baker
Dick DeVoss
Beard Foundation, Inc
Randall McElheney
Bank of America
Robert and Jean Walrich
Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.
$5,000
David L. and Jeannie Troup
Alan Jacobson in Memory of Dolly Jacobson
John F. Kirtley
Bay Area Imaging Services, Inc
James L. Ferman Jr.
CONTRIBUTORS
Mr. William Douglas BerryMr. Leslie A. Briggs
Mr. Paul J. Bein
Mr. Scott P. Barone
Ms. Dixi Baker
The Bob Allen Family Foundation
Ms. Beverly Austin
Mr. Thomas Arthur
Anonymous
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
Mr. Renaldo Cruz
CAE USA INC.
Joseph and Gilda F. Capitano
Martin and Marlyn Cheshes
Jim and Christina Degenhardt
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Durham
Michael and Carol Foley
Mr. Steven A. Frohlich
Dale and Marlena Granger
Ms. Patricia A. Hilley
Mr. Cedrick V. Harris
Mr. and Mrs. William Jeter
Mr. John A. Krasula
Brian and Linda Ligett
Roger and Jane Kenyon
Jaimie Kittay
Ms. Shirley I. Long
Lt. Gen. Gary Mears (USAF, Ret.) and Jacqueline Mears
Joseph P. Monko
Mr. David L. Mayes
Jim and Susie Marler
Mr. David L. Miller
Mr. Eddie Orozco
Reeves Import Motor Cars
Mr. Richard Roy
Owen and Susan Roberts
Suarez Housing Corporation
Mr. George Steinbrenner
Bruce and Adajean Samson
Ed and Gloria Shaughnessy
Mr. Gary A. Skeen
Mr. John D. Streder
Fred and Joy Thomas
The Tampa Electric Company
Tampa Bay Rays of Hope Foundation, Inc
Mr. Ross VanLerberghe
American Veterans Post #98
The Bruce and Gail Wiesemann Family Trust
James and Dorothy Villa
GREAT SCHOOL KIDS
YELLOW RIBBON DONORS
Wanda Elkins
Sabrena and Jamie Mcfarland
Thomas, Molly, Sarah, and Clare E. Devlin
Bonnie Thomas
Walter and Brenda Viveiros
Bonnie Scott
Candida Cotto