COUNCIL OF HELLENES ABROAD (SAE) Youth

Michael Galanakis on Behalf of the SAE Youth World Board

September 7, 2002

To whom it may concern:

Michael Galanakis SAE Youth World BoardOn behalf of the SAE Youth World Board, I write in support Of Mr. Havadjias idea to erect an Olympic memorial in Olympia, Greece.

Hellenic youth of the diaspora look forward to participating As volunteers during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. It is the youth’s goal to assist in the preparation and execution of a memorable Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Towards that same end, memorializing the names of Olympic medallists From the upcoming Olympic Games, along with those of the past and the future in the manner proposed by Mr. Havadjias is sure to leave an indelible mark for anyone who visits the proposed monument.

This project encourages people to come from all parts of the world to visit ancient Olympia and also view the names of fellow countrymen and women who were Olympic Games Medal winners. The sense of pride generated would not o-nly be for Hellenes, but for the world as a whole. The proposal combines the Hellenic traditions of architecture and memorialization. Names inscribed the Hellenic traditions of architecture and memorialization. Names inscribed o-n Pendelic marble will certainly be preserved and commemorated by future generations.
In closing, we are proud to support such a historical undertaking.Sincerely,

Michael Galanakis
SAE Youth World Board Member,
On behalf of SAE Youth World Board

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