DREW BREES ENDORSES THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM
March 26th, 2010 | 9:32 am
In the short while I have served the National World War ll Museum board as a trustee, I have come to know many of the very fine people that run this great organization and museum. To the person they are incredibly enthusiastic about the mission of the museum and the opportunity they have to further the telling of the heroism of Americans who fought to preserve the liberties we enjoy today. I have met some of the other trustees who have worked for years donating time and financial resources to making the museum a reality, truly one of the great visitor experiences anywhere. This was reinforced for all of us at the Monuments Men Foundation this past weekend during our company visit to New Orleans where I was a keynote speaker about the Monuments Men at the International World War II Conference.
One of the more prominent members of the board is Super Bowl winning quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints. Drew’s grandfather stormed onto the beaches of the South Pacific during World War II as a young marine. He knows firsthand the importance of honoring these remarkable veterans and sharing the story of their sacrifices with people today. In fact, Drew has participated in several USO tours to visit our troops overseas. It speaks well of this young man that his life and conduct off the competitive field is defined by helping others and serving his community.
People such as Drew make the National World War II Museum the special place it has become. The Monuments Men Foundation is so very excited about our ongoing relationship with the Museum and the day when the legacy of the Monuments Men and their story will be a part of the permanent exhibitions on display.
To view Drew Bree’s speaking about the National World War II Museum and the importance of its mission, please click on the link.
