The city has formally approved the plans for the League of Wives memorial statue in Coronado. It is profound to see this recognition granted to those women who changed the course of history through their quiet courage. I look forward to seeing the statue take its rightful place in our …
October 19, 2021
Final supporters
LEAGUE OF WIVES
Coronado is the birthplace of the League of Wives... a group of Navy wives whose Navy pilot husbands were shot down, captured and imprisoned during the Vietnam War.
Founded and led by Coronado resident Sybil Stockdale, the League of Wives was launched to demand better treatment for their POW husbands, fight for their release, and account for missing servicemen. These brave women stood up to military protocols that insisted they be silent, they demanded accountability from the federal government, and most of all they stood up to the North Vietnamese in the name of their incarcerated loved ones.
They were strong, heroic and dedicated as they created the League of Wives, the national POW/MIA organization, and the National League of Families for American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.
The League of Wives Memorial Project is dedicated to creating a memorial statue in Coronado to honor Sybil Stockdale and the League of Wives for playing a major role in both our local and national history.
*PLEASE NOTE: We are not asking for any donations with this petition, just your signatures of support and your positive comments. PLEASE CHECK THE FIRST BOX SHOWING YOUR NAME AS VERIFICATION IS ESSENTIAL! UNCHECK THE SECOND BOX IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM THE PETITION COMPANY.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
July 30, 2021
March 12, 2021
Seeing one hundred people attach their names to this cause reinforces my belief that Coronado truly values this piece of our history. These signatures represent a shared recognition of the courage displayed by Sybil Stockdale and her peers during a difficult time for many families. I am grateful for this initial show of support as we look toward the next steps for the memorial.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2021
245 Comments
Sybil Stockdale formed a group around her Coronado kitchen table that saved hundreds of lives and affected thousands of family members. This statue represents one of the most important stories our town has ever known.
On behalf of my cousin, Lt. Charles W. Stratton missing in Viet Nam and for his wife, Sallie Stratton who was given great comfort by the League of Wives! A memorial is fitting and well deserved!
I attended a Navy spouse function back in the 80’s in Coronado at which Mrs Sybil Stockdale was the speaker. She just sat on a chair, in the middle of the stage, and captivated her audience by sharing her story with great humility and grace. What a remarkable lady.
I remember seeing Sybil and Sherry Martin with their portable table at the Concerts in the Park collecting signatures, etc., during the Vietnam War, to take back to Washington to get our government to take action to obtain information on the status of our POWs.
Pat Mearns is my grandma, and someone who has done invaluable work. I pray this memorial gets approved so that the important history that they loved is never forgotten.
Where can we get info on this project. How much have you raised.
My mother served 21 years with my father USMC two tour’s in Vietnam also being stationed in Camp Lejeune back in the 50s and the 60s with the water being contaminated. And the government saying that it was not contaminated water. As of today my father has been gone for 33 years and my mother last year due to the issues.
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The city has formally approved the plans for the League of Wives memorial statue in Coronado. It is profound to see this recognition granted to those women who changed the course of history through their quiet courage. I look forward to seeing the statue take its rightful place in our …
October 19, 2021
Final supporters
LEAGUE OF WIVES
Coronado is the birthplace of the League of Wives... a group of Navy wives whose Navy pilot husbands were shot down, captured and imprisoned during the Vietnam War.
Founded and led by Coronado resident Sybil Stockdale, the League of Wives was launched to demand better treatment for their POW husbands, fight for their release, and account for missing servicemen. These brave women stood up to military protocols that insisted they be silent, they demanded accountability from the federal government, and most of all they stood up to the North Vietnamese in the name of their incarcerated loved ones.
They were strong, heroic and dedicated as they created the League of Wives, the national POW/MIA organization, and the National League of Families for American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia.
The League of Wives Memorial Project is dedicated to creating a memorial statue in Coronado to honor Sybil Stockdale and the League of Wives for playing a major role in both our local and national history.
*PLEASE NOTE: We are not asking for any donations with this petition, just your signatures of support and your positive comments. PLEASE CHECK THE FIRST BOX SHOWING YOUR NAME AS VERIFICATION IS ESSENTIAL! UNCHECK THE SECOND BOX IF YOU DON'T WANT TO RECEIVE EMAILS FROM THE PETITION COMPANY.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 30, 2021
March 12, 2021
Seeing one hundred people attach their names to this cause reinforces my belief that Coronado truly values this piece of our history. These signatures represent a shared recognition of the courage displayed by Sybil Stockdale and her peers during a difficult time for many families. I am grateful for this initial show of support as we look toward the next steps for the memorial.
Reached 100 supporters
March 12, 2021
245 Comments
The League of Wives deserves a permanent memorial for their efforts as patriots, military spouses and engaged citizens. As a Navy wife, I appreciate their model of activism, and have deep respect for the change they made in the world.
Sybil Stockdale formed a group around her Coronado kitchen table that saved hundreds of lives and affected thousands of family members. This statue represents one of the most important stories our town has ever known.
On behalf of my cousin, Lt. Charles W. Stratton missing in Viet Nam and for his wife, Sallie Stratton who was given great comfort by the League of Wives! A memorial is fitting and well deserved!
I attended a Navy spouse function back in the 80’s in Coronado at which Mrs Sybil Stockdale was the speaker. She just sat on a chair, in the middle of the stage, and captivated her audience by sharing her story with great humility and grace. What a remarkable lady.
I remember seeing Sybil and Sherry Martin with their portable table at the Concerts in the Park collecting signatures, etc., during the Vietnam War, to take back to Washington to get our government to take action to obtain information on the status of our POWs.
Pat Mearns is my grandma, and someone who has done invaluable work. I pray this memorial gets approved so that the important history that they loved is never forgotten.
Where can we get info on this project. How much have you raised.
My mother served 21 years with my father USMC two tour’s in Vietnam also being stationed in Camp Lejeune back in the 50s and the 60s with the water being contaminated. And the government saying that it was not contaminated water. As of today my father has been gone for 33 years and my mother last year due to the issues.
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The League of Wives deserves a permanent memorial for their efforts as patriots, military spouses and engaged citizens. As a Navy wife, I appreciate their model of activism, and have deep respect for the change they made in the world.