Monday, August 4, 2008

Alex Litzky's hike to save the Armory

Dave Litzky's son Alex is hiking a 500-mile portion of the Appalachain Trail, from New York to Maine, in an effort to raise awareness and funds to help save the Armory in New Rochelle, which is slated for demolition.

Alex is part of the organization which is battling City Hall in New Rochelle to preserve the Armory from demolition. This water front building built in 1942 is an historic building which trained sailors and soldiers during many wars. 300 plus service men who made the ultimate sacrifice have connections to this Armory. IT WAS BUILT IN 1942 OR SO AND REPRESENTS FOR US OUR COUNTRY AND THE YOUNG AND OLD WHO HELPED KEEP US FREE. THE PERSON WHO DESIGNED AND HELP BUILD THE ARMORY WAS FROM PELHAM AND LOST HIS OWN SON DURING WWII.

Thousands of people over the years have benefited from programs given there in the past such as scouting, sea scouts, junior marines, sport programs, basketball, track . . .
The organization wants to rebuild the Armory and open it to the public again. Part of the plan will be space to honor those fallen in the line of duty. We will then slowly offer programs to the public again. This Armory could and will continue to be a living reminder of our heritage. The rich history of this grand building will foster learning and respect, honor . . .
This Armory is a living reminder of our past and will become a teacher for the future.

http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807100390 click on the article in the Journal News for exciting information.

Please help support our effort by writing letters, making phone calls . . .  Please call me with any questions and if you are able to help get the message across.  You can start by telling one person at a time to write call . . .  You can have an Armory party and send some donation to the effort.  Thanks, David Litzky, Alex Litzky, and the entire SAVE THE ARMORY COMMITTEE.

If you would like to support Alex and help save the Armory,
MAKE THE CHECKS OUT TO SAVE THE ARMORY.  THEY CAN BE MAILED TO ALEX LITZKY, 17 ADDISON STREET, APT 4D,LARCHMONT NY 10538 OR TO SOA, 112 NORTH AVE, NEW ROCHELLE NY 10801.  THANKS AGAIN.