BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF THE ARIZONA TERRITORY, MESA

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona (Independent Org)

PATRIOTISM VETERANS AND HISTORIANS, 1866

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BUFFALO SOLDIERS ARIZONA TERRITORY MONUMENT

The Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument is 8 feet tall and 11 feet wide. It is made of granite and is double-sided. The monument features several pictures and narratives of the Buffalo Soldiers, with soldiers mounted on horses and other designs.

Designed by: Cmdr. Fred Marable and Deputy Cmdr. Michelle London-Marable, founders of the Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, AZ. (INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION)

"Share the big news: Our hard work paid off".

As of March 31, 2022, the Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument has been fully paid. The monument, memorial bricks, and groundbreaking shovels are currently in storage.

In 2018, Commander Fred Marable and Deputy Commander Michelle London-Marable, founders of the "Regiment," became advocates for the Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument (SB1179 and HB2304). They initiated the project to create the monument embodying the Regiment's goals and objectives.

As of March 31, 2022, the Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment "the Regiment" based in Mesa, Arizona as an INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION has the sole responsibility and successfully raised the funds needed to finance the first Black American Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument, 1866 - 1951, which will be installed at the Arizona State Capitol, Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona. Ten percent of the funds for monument repairs are set to be deposited before construction commences. The "Regiment" in Mesa, Arizona, fulfilled its obligations.

From February 2020 through March 2022, the Regiment submitted a twelve-page narrative, with pictures, to the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission(AHAC). This submission requested recommendations for maintaining historical integrity and was approved by AHAC. The Executive Director of the Legislative Committee's editing department would make the

necessary corrections for the monument narrative and sign the contract to the "Regiment". All relevant documents, including PG Memorial liability insurance, professional designs, structural engineering drawings, dimensions and measurements, architectural drawings, design concepts, the fabricator, and Arizona Department of Administration approval for site #19. Measurements and quotes from general contractors for concrete construction have been obtained to estimate design costs for the monument.

Since March 31, 2022, the proponents have requested swift action from the Arizona State Legislature to ensure the success of this historical monument project is not overlooked. From 2022 to the present, additional memorials and monuments have been installed at the Arizona State Capitol, Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in Phoenix, Arizona.

On March 31, 2025, The Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument would have been in storage for three years.

The permit for placing the monument at Site#19 and authorizing HB2304 expires on September 25, 2025.

Our Impact

On December 3, 2007, the "Regiment" had completed 500 events. This Monument symbolizes our rich history and holds profound significance for the Black American community. It is a testament to the bravery and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers in Arizona Territory and worldwide from 1866 to 1951.

Purpose and Mission

Purpose and Mission

Our mission is to support and educate the citizens of the Great State of Arizona on the accomplishments and personal sacrifices of the historical Buffalo Soldiers, 9th and 10th Cavalries, and 24th and 25th Infantries legends. The Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory and Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment of Mesa, Arizona are determined to ensure the heritage of that period and the Black Americans of that time are not lost to destiny.

The regiment is a group of individuals who research and re-enact the parts of history and the characters of the Old West. The Buffalo Soldiers were somehow forgotten in the pages of our history books.

OUR THEME

"To acknowledge the heroic stand of all those years ago that the Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalries and 24th and 25th Infantries, Year: 1866 - 1902 was seeking equality for all, which made this diversity of choice possible today. Buffalo Soldiers stood for Courage, Sacrifice, Bravery, Loyalty, and Devotion to Duty."

ENGAGEMENTS

Buffalo Soldiers Presentations, Traveling History Displays, Buffalo Soldiers Dedication Ceremonies, Arizona Statehood Day Expo "AZ BEST FEST", Preschools - Child help Keys Community Center Graduation and Word of Abundant Life Christian Center Summer Pre school Program, Elementary Schools, Community Colleges (Graduations), Universities , Churches, Color Guard, Honor Guard, Military Functions, Veterans Organizations, Indoors and Outdoors Re-enactment Festivals, Memorial Day Observance at Pioneer and Military Memorial Park Cemetery, Nine Buffalo Soldiers Headstone Dedication Memorial Services, Re-enactments Arizona History of Our Military 1846 - 1912, Wild Western Festival, Grandparents Place of Phoenix Resident Associations, NAACP Annual Maricopa County Branch - Freedom Dinner, Juneteenth Celebrations, Arizona Veterans State Home, Phoenix, Goldfield Ghost Town Festival "National Day of the Cowboy Celebration," Martin Luther King, Jr., Parades and Galas, Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Galas, Arizona Black Rodeos, Fiesta Bowl Parades, Black History Month Events, Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza's Veterans Memorials Dedications, Beverly Hills Hilton, California - Motion Pictures 25th Annual 'Golden Boots Awards', Annual African American Legislative Leadership Conference Awards Dinners, African American Student Convocation, Watkins Emergency Shelter "Dream Girls, Faith Bases Service Org., Annual American Heritage Festival "We Make History", Fort Verde State Historic Park, Non-Profits Organization Events, Phoenix Veterans Parades, Mesa Veterans of Washington/Escobedo Community Exhibition, Mesa 4th of July Festival, Boys and Girls of Greater Scottsdale Lehi Branch in Mesa, Phoenix Children's Hospital Charity Event, Posting Colors at Arizona State Capitol, ASU Black African Coalition - Soul Food, Prescott Western Heritage Days, Mesa East Valley Veterans Parades, Old Tucson Studios Events, Black Youth Recognition Conference at Arizona State University, Newspapers and Television Coverages, Formal Ceremonies, Businesses, Conventions, Luncheons, Tombstone Parades, Mesa Falcon Field Airport, Buckeye and Scottsdale Airshows, Dedication to the Tuskegee Airmen, Civilians and Veterans Funerals and others.

Preserving the Past, 1866 - 1902

Fundraising is at Hand

We are extending our invitation to businesses, veterans' groups, public figures, entrepreneurs, sports personalities, foundations, non-profits, community leaders, and individuals.

The Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument is designed by the Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona (Independent Organization).

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We are very proud of our accomplishments and our sustaining efforts to educate our fellow Americans about the contributions made by the Buffalo Soldiers as they served our country.

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"Our Hard Work Has Paid Off"

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ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME, Phoenix, Arizona

OCTOBER 28, 2016 ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL CEREMONY, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Secretary of State Michele Reagan and Wanda A. Wright, Director Arizona Department of Veterans' Services.

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Medal was commissioned in 2001 and is the highest honor awarded by the Governor to an honorably discharged military veteran of the State for achievements outside of their military service that significantly benefit and provide inspiration to other veterans.

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Medallion and associated neck wear are directly related to the official Arizona Flag,

The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame (AVHOF) recognizes and honors our Arizona veterans who have made significant civic contributions at the local, state, or national level. Honorees are veterans who serve, or have honorably served, their country through military service and who also serve and inspire their fellow citizens with deeds and accomplishments outside their military service. Of single exception is that the AVHOF also recognizes Arizona's Medal of Honor recipients.

With the inaugural ceremony, Arizona became the second state in the nation establish a veterans' hall of fame. Each year since, with the consent of the Governor, the Unified Arizona Veterans continues to honor our veterans by inducting them into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.

Secretary of State Michele Reagan, Cmdr. Fred Marable, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Director Wanda Wright, Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

THE ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME

On October 28, 2016, Commander Fred Marable, U. S. Army Vietnam Veteran was inducted into The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame as a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and as a Buffalo Soldier of the Arizona Territory and featured at the State Capitol Museum.

The organization have received the following Buffalo Soldiers Medal of Honor recipient's medallions and plaques that are inducted into The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame and featured at the State Capitol Museum..

1. Corporal Isaiah Mays, Medal of Honor, (1858 - 1925) inducted May 30, 2001.

2. Sergeant Benjamin Brown, Medal of Honor, (1859 - 1910) inducted October 23, 2015.

3. Sergeant William McBryar, Medal of Honor, (1861 - 1941) inducted October 28, 2016.

Secretary of State Michele Reagan, Deputy Cmdr. Michelle London-Marable and Director Wanda Wright , Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

THE ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME

On October 28, 2016, Deputy Commander London-Marable accepting Sergeant William McBryar (Buffalo Soldier) Medal of Honor, (1861 - 1941) and Medallion.

The organization have received the following Buffalo Soldiers Medal of Honor recipient's medallions and plaques that have been inducted into The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame.

The Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, under the direction of Deputy Commander Michelle London-Marable, present a patriotic tribute to our nation by Ray Charles "America of the Beautiful" song.

The original Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, several receiving our nation's highest military recognition for valor, the Medal of Honor, were an instrumental force in the protection of European settlers of our then territory.

The current organization bring their story to life, and teach us of the dedication to our nation and their important part in its building.

Commander London-Marable portrays the First Female Buffalo Soldier, Cathy Williams who enlisted under the name of William Cathay, serving from 1866 - 1868.

The Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment were formed in 2007 by Michelle and her husband, Frederick Marable, who is the Commander of the Regiment.

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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona (Independent Org)

BUFFALO SOLDIERS ARIZONA TERRITORY MONUMENT

"Share the big news: Our hard work paid off".

As of March 31, 2022, the Buffalo Soldiers Arizona Territory Monument has been fully paid. The monument, memorial bricks, and groundbreaking shovels are currently in storage.

Our Impact

Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, Mesa, Arizona

Our History

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment

Purpose and Mission

Preserving the Past, 1866 - 1902

Fundraising is at Hand

Real Testimonials

Share the Big News

BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF THE ARIZONA TERRITORY - LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF REGIMENT

ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME, Phoenix, Arizona

OCTOBER 28, 2016 ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL CEREMONY, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Secretary of State Michele Reagan, Cmdr. Fred Marable, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Director Wanda Wright, Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

Secretary of State Michele Reagan, Deputy Cmdr. Michelle London-Marable and Director Wanda Wright , Arizona Department of Veterans' Services

OCTOBER 28, 2016 ARIZONA VETERANS HALL OF FAME INAUGURAL CEREMONY. OPENING CEREMONY: Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen

Arizona's Rep. Richard Andrade and Senator Catherine Miranda, U.S. Congress Kyrsten Sinema & U.S. Senator Jeff Flake - Congrats Cmdr. Marable inducted

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