Sponsors and Supporters

Meritorious Service Sponsors $2,500 +

Michael Goodwin, U.S. Army West Point Class of 1982 (+)

Buffalo Soldiers AZ Territory Monument Project Fundraiser Committee

PetSmart, Phoenix, AZ

University of Phoenix, AZ

State Farm Corporate, Arizona Employee Campaign

"At State Farm, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in how we value relationships, how we conduct business, and how we lead our organization. We are proud to support the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory in recognizing the contribution and sacrifice of the Buffalo Soldiers who supported the nation's westward expansion and fought for our freedom". Stacie Wylie, CPCU, CLU, ChSNC, FLMI, Corporate Responsibility Analyst Territory: Arizona and Northern, California

EAGLE SPONSORS $1,000 +

African American Cultural Committee (AACC) (+)

Trustees of American Express Foundation Employee Matching (+)

AABD Tempe, African Americans at BD Associate Resource Group (+)

Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Glendale, AZ (+)

"The SWVF recognize the heroic achievements of the Buffalo Soldiers' to our Nation".

Bruce Nelson, Independent Filmmaker, N.E.B. Productions, LLC, Mesa, AZ (+)

Unified Arizona Veterans, Phoenix, AZ

The Board wishes you success in your endeavors to produce this monument as the Buffalo Soldiers were not only instrumental in the establishment of the Arizona Territory but in contribution to the State's history and growth throughout the years.

The First Families of Arizona established in 1932 in PHOENIX, AZ

Scott H. Sossaman, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret) and Lisa Sossaman - American Legion, Gilbert

Additional Eagle Sponsors

Robert 'Bob' Johnson, Arizona Division, (+)

*** Anonymous Sponsors

Ruth Rogers, Lady of the Regiment with the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, Mesa (+)

Bishop George W. McCree II, New Vision Christian Fellowship, Mesa, AZ (+)

Rev. Bernard Black, President - General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Gary Williams, U.S. Army West Point, Class of 1982 (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Rev. Bernard Black, President - General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Former Judge Henry G. Watkins and Cynthia Watkins, Phoenix, AZ

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Major Reginald Yates, US Army (Ret.) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson, AZ

Arizona Democratic Party Phoenix, AZ

Rita Wiggs, Event Producer by The L.A. Experience

Walmart, Mesa, AZ

ADDITIONAL HONOR SPONSORS * John Richard

* David L. Gilmer

* Susan Ritz $500+

* David L. Gilmer

* Dale and Linda Van De Vrede

Supporting Sponsors $250 +

Tempe History Society - African American Advisory Committee, (+)

Ms. Tawanda Davis, Lady of the Regiment of the Buffalo Soldiers of the AZ Territory, Mesa, AZ (+)

Jim Robinson, President

Bullhead City, Arizona

Phong Thai, Republic of Vietnam Soldier, (+)

Willie Mae Crosby Family, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Tempe 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration, Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park: Event Donations (+)

Lisa Groom, President, TBEA Tempe, AZ

Network for Good (Facebook Fundraiser Ads and Donors) Donations (+)

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet Military Event, Beirut Barracks Remembrance, hosted POW, MIA, KIA (+)

Yuma Military Appreciation Day, Yuma, AZ (+)

Tempe History Society Tempe, AZ

President Vic Linoff, Congratulations on your ambitious goal to install the Buffalo Soldiers AZ Territory Monument in the Wesley Bolin Plaza. It is through your years-long efforts through re-enactments, appearances at events, and now a monument, you have helped Arizonan's better understand and appreciate the many contributions made by the Buffalo Soldiers.

Additional Supporting Sponsors

* Jack Rabbit Consulting, Tucson, AZ

* Lauriel Harley

* Jeri McAnerny

* Steven and Ann Curry - Margaret Warner Tent#1, Daughters of Union Veterans

* Mark Stoler, Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable, Inc

* Custis Tipton

* Wayne and Denalie Bruins (+)

* Stacey Gross, Caliber Home Loan

* Eugene Geiger

* Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. -The Phoenix Chapter

** Anonymous Supporters

Nadia Khalighi, Zen Nights, Inc.

Thunderbird Chapter #2102, U.D.C., Phoenix, AZ

Military Order Purple Heart Department of Arizona, 1782 - 1932, Glendale, AZ

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, Tucson, AZ

Women's Army Corps Veterans Association/Army Women United San Pedro Chapter #95, Sierra Vista, AZ

Daughters of the American Revolution, Scottsdale, AZ

Dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism

Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10695, Sun City West, AZ

Pastor Jimmy Johnson, The New Creation Christian Church, Laveen, Arizona (+)

Alex Dees Foundation, Yuma, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Territorial Chapter, Phoenix, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Territorial Chapter, Phoenix, AZ

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapters

President Randall Schriver, Phoenix, AZ $500

"Dedication of a monument to the brave efforts of Buffalo Soldiers who served honorably in the then-called Arizona Territory will bring recognition of their sacrifices and duty to the territory and America. The following Vietnam Veterans of American organizations have contributed to your campaign".

Chapter 975, Lake Havasu City, AZ $300

Chapter 432, Phoenix, AZ $250

Chapter 106, Tucson, AZ $250

Chapter #835, $50, Yuma, AZ and Chapter #1011, $100, Mesa, AZ

BEHIND THE SCENES Supporters, 2018 - 2022

Cmdr. Fred Marable, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, AZ Veteran Hall of Fame & Deputy Cmdr. London-Marable

Founders of the Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona . Founded: December 3, 2007

PROUD MEMBER - Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW

Cmdr. Fred Marable, US Army, Vietnam Veteran, AZ Veteran Hall of Fame & Deputy Cmdr. London-Marable

PROUD MEMBERS - Association of the United States Army (AUSA)

Commander Fred Marable and Deputy Commander Michelle London-Marable, founders of the Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona.

PROUD MEMBERS -Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commence

Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, AZ

PROUD MEMBERS - Unified Arizona Veterans

Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, AZ.

Lisa Groom, President - TBEA Tempe, AZ

PROUD MEMBERS - Mesa Chamber of Commerce

Former Board Member Cmdr. Fred Marable, Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, 2017-2019

Official Arizona Centennial Legacy Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, Arizona

Former Board Member Cmdr. Fred Marable, Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, 2017-2019

Deputy Cmdr Michelle London-Marable, Member of George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center, Phoenix, Arizona.

Mark Carbajal

Former Board Member Cmdr. Fred Marable, Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, 2017-2019

John D. Parker, II Attorney at Law, Parker Law Firm, P.L.C., Tempe, AZ

Carbajal Productions Videography and Editing. carbajalproductionsphx.gmail.com

Cell: (602) 715-3148

Honorable Member of the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory - Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, AZ

Since 2013

John D. Parker, II Attorney at Law, Parker Law Firm, P.L.C., Tempe, AZ

KJZZ 91.5 Business Member Program Public Radio

ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Supporting Black-led Organizations

THANK YOU TO THE 2018 - 2023 CORPORATE SPONSORS

Medal of Honor Sponsor $25,000

Fry's Food Stores, Tolleson, Arizona

Valor Sponsor $20,000

Arizona State Dept. of Corrections, Kingman, AZ (+)

Silver Star Sponsor $15,000

Arizona Lottery, Phoenix, Arizona

Bronze Star Sponsor $10,000

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

State of Arizona DCA Inmate Fundraiser -Eyman 9000 and Ft. Grant/Safford 7000, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Buffalo Soldier Sponsor $5,000

The Albertsons Companies Foundation: Albertsons-Safeway-Vons Foundation

Meritorious Service Sponsors $2,500 +

Michael Goodwin, U.S. Army West Point Class of 1982 (+)

PetSmart, Phoenix, AZ

University of Phoenix, AZ

State Farm Corporate, Arizona Employee Campaign

EAGLE SPONSORS $1,000 +

African American Cultural Committee (AACC) (+)

Trustees of American Express Foundation Employee Matching (+)

AABD Tempe, African Americans at BD Associate Resource Group (+)

Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Glendale, AZ (+)

Bruce Nelson, Independent Filmmaker, N.E.B. Productions, LLC, Mesa, AZ (+)

Unified Arizona Veterans, Phoenix, AZ

The First Families of Arizona established in 1932 in PHOENIX, AZ

Scott H. Sossaman, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret) and Lisa Sossaman - American Legion, Gilbert

Additional Eagle Sponsors

Additional Eagle Sponsors

Honor Sponsors 500+

State of Arizona Charitable Campaign , Phoenix, AZ

Charities Aid Foundation of American C/O CyberGrants

Rev. Albert Bolden and First Lady Yolanda Bolden, The Lawrence Memorial AMEZ, Mesa (+)

Rev. Albert Bolden and First Lady Yolanda Bolden, The Lawrence Memorial AMEZ, Mesa (+)

Ruth Rogers, Lady of the Regiment with the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, Mesa (+)

Bishop George W. McCree II, New Vision Christian Fellowship, Mesa, AZ (+)

Rev. Bernard Black, President - General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Rev. Bernard Black, President - General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Gary Williams, U.S. Army West Point, Class of 1982 (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Rev. Bernard Black, President - General Missionary Baptist State Convention, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Former Judge Henry G. Watkins and Cynthia Watkins, Phoenix, AZ

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Marshall Trimble , Arizona's Official State Historian, Since 1997, Scottsdale, AZ (+)

Major Reginald Yates, US Army (Ret.) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Sierra Linda High School, Tolleson, AZ

Arizona Democratic Party Phoenix, AZ

Rita Wiggs, Event Producer by The L.A. Experience

Walmart, Mesa, AZ

Walmart, Mesa, AZ

Supporting Sponsors $250 +

Tempe History Society - African American Advisory Committee, (+)

Ms. Tawanda Davis, Lady of the Regiment of the Buffalo Soldiers of the AZ Territory, Mesa, AZ (+)

Jim Robinson, President

Phong Thai, Republic of Vietnam Soldier, (+)

Willie Mae Crosby Family, Phoenix, AZ (+)

Tempe 150 Sesquicentennial Celebration, Tempe Beach Park and Arts Park: Event Donations (+)

Lisa Groom, President, TBEA Tempe, AZ

Network for Good (Facebook Fundraiser Ads and Donors) Donations (+)

Mesa Market Place Swap Meet Military Event, Beirut Barracks Remembrance, hosted POW, MIA, KIA (+)

Yuma Military Appreciation Day, Yuma, AZ (+)

Tempe History Society Tempe, AZ

Additional Supporting Sponsors

Nadia Khalighi, Zen Nights, Inc.

Thunderbird Chapter #2102, U.D.C., Phoenix, AZ

Military Order Purple Heart Department of Arizona, 1782 - 1932, Glendale, AZ

The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild Gallery, Tucson, AZ

Women's Army Corps Veterans Association/Army Women United San Pedro Chapter #95, Sierra Vista, AZ

Daughters of the American Revolution, Scottsdale, AZ

Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 10695, Sun City West, AZ

Pastor Jimmy Johnson, The New Creation Christian Church, Laveen, Arizona (+)

Alex Dees Foundation, Yuma, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

Col. Robert E. Welch, U.S. Army (Ret) and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Phoenix, AZ

The Arizona Territorial Chapter, Phoenix, AZ