Today we Cleaned the Veitnam Monument in here in Holbrook NY. One of the rule the VFW has is a member has to be there when the work gets done. Well you should have seen the look on the vets face when we got done cleaning. He was one happy camper. Guys every town has one of these that could use some cleaning. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask then to put you in contact with the local VFW Rep. that controls the monument. They need help and we are the guys that can help them.
I made a short video of the work
waxman18324 said
May 29, 2015
A truly nice token of appreciation for those who have served this country.
Hank
John Aloisio said
May 30, 2015
Vary nice Art.
Art O said
May 30, 2015
Here's a copy of the email he sent to the President and V President of the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
Hi Rick & Kevin,
> >
> > I just got back from HVM a little while ago.
> >
> > Thanks to Art, the entire walkway and monument was professionally
> cleaned. I don't think this was ever done in 43 years. The cement
> was black and the true color of the stone monument was very
> darkened. I was mesmerized watching this unfold. The walkway
> cement is nearly white and the monument looks really
> unbelievable. It feels like I am seeing what it looked like in
> 1971. Just so wonderful but kind of sad we couldn't get this done
> before Memorial Day. But, we get visitors to the monument year
> around and next Memorial Day it will look Super!!! If you get a
> chance take a look. Art wants me to hose it down tomorrow to wash
> the bleach treatment away. I'll be there around 9:30 a.m.
> >
> > On behalf of VFW Post 9486 and myself, thank you very much for
> putting this together.
> >
> > Have a fun filled weekend,
> > Phil
BlueRidge said
May 30, 2015
Art, that is something to be proud of!
Diamond Roof Cleaning said
May 30, 2015
Nice work art.
Roof Cleaning Virginia said
May 30, 2015
As a member of the VFW, thank you Art.
Chris Mozick said
May 30, 2015
Can't view the video Art.
Art O said
May 30, 2015
Chris Mozick wrote:
Can't view the video Art.
You should be albe to. Try clicking on youtube lower right corner
SprayWash said
May 31, 2015
I did the same thing a couple of years ago. Local VFW post is next to a park we clean for the city of Tallahassee. We were on site and couldn't help but notice their monument was in need of some attention. We never got a thank you note, but we're still happy to do it to pay our gratitude to our veterans!
Art O said
May 31, 2015
When doing these things its best to go though all the channels. I went threw the Chamber and they set it up with the VFW. This monument is part of the county property. The rules state that a VFW member needs to be on site when any work is done. This worked out good for use. He got to see the work in progress and he took a boat load of pics for the VFW site. When they post the pics I will put up a link. The vet also said the Commander was going to give me some kind of commendation for doing this for them. I told them it wasn't needed, but they are very happy and this is what they want to do. I'm going to be doing more of these. Its a small price to pay for all that the vets and servicemen do for our country.
Chris Mozick said
May 31, 2015
Saw the video, great job Art.
Patrick G said
May 31, 2015
Nice job, i'll treat you to lunch for that
Dave O said
Jun 1, 2015
Nice work Art. I would have considered it an honor to clean that monument.
Art O said
Jun 21, 2015
Holbrook Vietnam Monument Gets Clean!
On May 29, 2015 Art Oliveri owner of Clean Rite Exterior Cleaning Service and a Holbrook resident offered his services to clean the Holbrook Vietnam Monument. The monument was professionally cleaned along with the concrete walkways. This was done free of charge. This generous contribution, I have been told, has rendered the walkway and Monument a look very much like its original appearance in 1971. It is remarkable how much grime and discoloration had accumulated over the last 44 years and the blackish walkways are restored to the near color of freshly poured cement.
It's great to see this now even after the job was done nearly three years ago. Stuff like this makes you feel good.
Brian C Jackson said
Feb 22, 2018
Wow I missed this post. Great work Art and maybe in the members only section you can talk more about the chemicals involved and the process.
Art O said
Feb 22, 2018
I'm go to be doing it again as soon as the weather gets warmer. I used One Restore on the Stone and Marble top. I hand scrubbed it so I wouldn't have any Efflorescence problems down the road. The monument was built by a local man who lost his son in the vietnam war. I go over there and help when I can. Cut the grass, apply fertilizer and blow the leaves into the back woods. If you guys decide to do something like this always get permission from the post first. They have their own set of rules that you have to go by. One is they want a Vet or a Military person there to watch over the job. Its important to go by their rules and show respect for the men who served our country.
Brian C Jackson said
Feb 22, 2018
Art
I'm going to make it a point to reach out to the local rep. This was a great post to bring out of the Archives.
Art O said
Feb 22, 2018
You can sign up for Cleaning for hero’s.com also. I never got anything from them. But you never know
Today we Cleaned the Veitnam Monument in here in Holbrook NY. One of the rule the VFW has is a member has to be there when the work gets done. Well you should have seen the look on the vets face when we got done cleaning. He was one happy camper. Guys every town has one of these that could use some cleaning. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce and ask then to put you in contact with the local VFW Rep. that controls the monument. They need help and we are the guys that can help them.
I made a short video of the work
Hank
Vary nice Art.
Hi Rick & Kevin,
> >
> > I just got back from HVM a little while ago.
> >
> > Thanks to Art, the entire walkway and monument was professionally
> cleaned. I don't think this was ever done in 43 years. The cement
> was black and the true color of the stone monument was very
> darkened. I was mesmerized watching this unfold. The walkway
> cement is nearly white and the monument looks really
> unbelievable. It feels like I am seeing what it looked like in
> 1971. Just so wonderful but kind of sad we couldn't get this done
> before Memorial Day. But, we get visitors to the monument year
> around and next Memorial Day it will look Super!!! If you get a
> chance take a look. Art wants me to hose it down tomorrow to wash
> the bleach treatment away. I'll be there around 9:30 a.m.
> >
> > On behalf of VFW Post 9486 and myself, thank you very much for
> putting this together.
> >
> > Have a fun filled weekend,
> > Phil
Art, that is something to be proud of!
You should be albe to. Try clicking on youtube lower right corner
Holbrook Vietnam Monument Gets Clean!
On May 29, 2015 Art Oliveri owner of Clean Rite Exterior Cleaning Service and a Holbrook resident offered his services to clean the Holbrook Vietnam Monument. The monument was professionally cleaned along with the concrete walkways. This was done free of charge. This generous contribution, I have been told, has rendered the walkway and Monument a look very much like its original appearance in 1971. It is remarkable how much grime and discoloration had accumulated over the last 44 years and the blackish walkways are restored to the near color of freshly poured cement.
Clicking Here!
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Last night the VFW Post 9486 gave me a Commendation for cleaning the Vietnam Memorial Park last May.
Hank
That is so cool Art!
The plaque they gave me was very
nice too!
I'm going to make it a point to reach out to the local rep. This was a great post to bring out of the Archives.