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Hoang Van Thu
JHS-01
C-Ea M'lay,
D-M'Drak, P-Dak Lak
Major Donors: John and
Gail Craven
Completed: August 2008
In memory of: Davenport, Elkins and McLaughlin
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Hoang Van Thu Junior High School
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Students in the School Yard
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Students on Dedication Day
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Students on Dedication Day
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Students on Dedication Day
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The D.O.V.E. Fund’s first Junior High School project was inspired by
Trustee John Craven and his wife Gail during their March 2007 return
trip to Vietnam with the D.O.V.E. Fund. John placed a memorial plaque
on his former military camp site in M’Drak in memory of his three
friends, George C. Davenport Jr. (Thomasville, NC), Wayne R. Elkins
Sr. (Wells, ME) and William F. McLaughlin (Roslindale, MA) who died
on October 4, 1969; all members of "A" Company, 2nd Platoon, 70th
Combat Engineer Battalion.
What began as his personal healing quest of placing the memorial
plaque, evolved into a school project of love, respect and hope
as the deceased men and their families were honored during the
dedication ceremonies April 29, 2009.
After the dedication ceremony, when the principal, Mrs. Ly,
was asked what additional needs her teachers and students
had, she indicated a small library, a computer classroom and
a fenced in and paved courtyard assembly area were all very
important needs. John and Gail once again reached out to
donors regarding those needs. The library supplies were
funded later in 2009, a fully functional computer classroom
in 2010 and a secure courtyard assembly area in 2011.
The Hoang Van Thu Junior High School provides a “Legacy of Hope”
for each student educated at this school; ensuring the untimely death of
three vibrant, young soldiers was not in vain.
Their legacy will indeed carry on…
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Project Update - 2009
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Students in Elkins Family viewing the Library Books.
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Project Update - 2010
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The D.O.V.E. Fund provided a new Computer Room.
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Project Update - 2011
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The D.O.V.E. Fund provided a Secure Courtyard outside the Junior High School.
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