I wrote a request for everyone to write a letter of support for dedicating Highway 20 to the Vietnam Veterans. I thought it was a great idea and I accepted the role as chair from Hodges Post #84, in Oroville.

I thought the response would be immediate and overwhelming due to those families in the three-plus counties of this state would have had family members that need to be recognized for their dedication to duty during that war. I hope I am not wrong, I need the letters. So, would you take time write me a short letter of support?

I am requesting that the State Department of Transportation honor the Veterans of the Vietnam War by dedicating State Route 20, from the Idaho border to the Skagit County line in Western Washington. Hodges Post 84 hopes to recognize the sacrifices made by Vietnam Veterans to the State of Washington and to the United States of America with this dedication.

I was asking our state representatives in Olympia and from Washington DC to help support this effort and emailed them a letter of request. I have not heard too much from them. I asked all of the representatives of all three counties and cities in Stevens, Ferry and Okanogan to write letters of support. I have heard from some of them, thank you.

But first I am asking you to write a letter of support and help us in our effort to honor those veterans. I am asking you to send your letter to:

Arnie Marchand

P.O. Box 1945

Oroville, WA 98844-1945

And ask your city, county and state and national representatives to do the same. Thank you all for your time and consideration.