Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, Mesa, Arizona

On December 3, 2007, a husband and wife team, Commander Fred Marable, U.S. Army, Vietnam Veteran and Arizona Veteran Hall of Fame, Class of 2016 and Deputy Commander Michelle London-Marable awarded the Harriet Tubman "Female Humanitarian Award" on February 28, 2016 founded the first Buffalo Soldiers organization in the East Valley.  We are a family oriented organization and we have children who taken part in this historical moment in time.  The organization has taken part in over 400 plus events and more are pending. 

The purpose and mission of the organization is "Keeping History Alive" by educating people about the significant contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers 1866 - 1902... especially here in Arizona. 

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION 

This is a multicultural organization, open to all cultures that played a primary role in settling the western United States in the 1800s. We have a duty and responsibility to represent our ancestors in the very best possible light of keeping their legacy alive for generations to come.

ACCOMPLISHMENT

On April 5, 2018, Senate Bill SB1179, Memorial: Buffalo Soldiers Monument was approved and signed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Secretary of State Michele Reagan.   Our organization was successful in advocating and getting legislation to passed the SB1179. We are the proponent for the SB1179 and is solely commissioned with the responsibility to erect a monument to be placed at Arizona State Capitol, Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza Downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

LET THEM PROUDLY SIT EQUALLY AMONG THE HEROES WHO HELPED DEFEND, BUILD AND SETTLE OUR GREAT NATION

Our goal is 'Respecting the Past, responding to the Present and Reaching to the Future'.  The Buffalo Soldiers AZ Territory Monument will provide a visual art, culture, heritage and educational public statement of what is important to our community. It will served K-12, adults and military veterans to see these brave men and woman memorized.  There a few ways that children can learn their heritage: but seeing art honoring people who look like themselves.  A rarity and a gift to every child who has that experience.  A sense of equality to children, and this monument can do that. 

OUR FUTURE LEADERS

Ladies  and Gentlemen of the Regiment  is one of Honor, Dignity and Respect.