An IMMERSIVE Virtual Reality Experience HONORs SERVICE & SACRifice

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On the 20th anniversary, its time to tell a bigger story...

of the Lima Company 3/25 from the deployment, accomplishments, tragedy to the homecoming…

The Eyes of Freedom Traveling Memorial has been touring the country to over 400 venues in 37 states since its unveiling in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda in 2008. We've been to a myriad of venues, such as the Reagan Library, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and festivals and statehouses across the country. Displaying the full exhibition requires a good deal of space. There is increasing demand to bring the work to places that can't accommodate such a large installation.

Thanks to the help from the Critical Media Practices Dept at University of Colorado, Boulder. We may soon be able to offer this powerful experience to schools, hospitals, retreat centers and virtually to anyone with a compatible VR headset.

The Eyes of Freedom Immersive Exhibit offers a compelling visual, mental, emotional experience, all in virtual reality, through VR headsets. This experience blending art & technology will impact this generation and those that follow, inspiring service and respect for all who serve. In this experiential journey, visitors will walk in the footsteps of the men of Lima company from the Marine Reserve unit based out of Columbus, OH who suffered a fateful deployment in 2005. In this powerful exhibition, we learn about service and sacrifice through the Eyes of the men who paid the ultimate price, as well as all who surrounded them. We will learn of their personal stories, as told by their families and brothers in arms.

Through the eyes of their fellow Marines

How are the survivors doing? We hear from fellow combat Marines and servicemen & women who share their experience first hand. Listening to their stories brings us up to current day and helps us better understand the Veteran experience.

The entire VR exhibit is designed to give a deep and meaningful understanding about the Veteran Experience through the eyes of Lima Company and their community.

And their families

We feel the love and loss of the families as we learn about their story. The families of the fallen have generously shared their son's boots from their deployment as well as other personal mementos so the public can have a personal and intimate experience with their loved ones.

About Eyes of Freedom Immersive

The current Eyes of Freedom…

The Eyes of Freedom traveling memorial has been touring the country in both large and small venues since 2008, having exhibited in over 375 venues in 35 states to date. When the artist, Anita Miller unveiled her life size portrait installation of the fallen of Lima Company in the Ohio State Housen Rotunda, she had hopes that the memorial which she created with the help of all the families of the fallen would be a powerful and intimate reminder of the gift of service and sacrifice. It has become that and so much more. The work unites communities through honoring and educating about the personal gift we all receive when one decides to serve their country.

With the addition of Silent Battle, a life sized bronze sculpture in 2018, the issues of Veteran and survivor mental health is tenderly addressed.

Due to the increased demand of the Eyes of Freedom and with the upcoming 20th anniversary of the tragedy of Lima Company’s loses, the artist has received a new inspiration: to expand the exhibit into a powerful immersive transformative journey.

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A New Inspiration

The current Eyes of Freedom…

Building on the foundation of The Eyes of Freedom Traveling Memorial, our vision to create an immersive transformative journey into the Veteran experience though the eyes of Lima Company, a Marine reserve unit based out of Ohio. Designed to honor, inspire and educate, both Veterans and civilians will walk away from this museum quality ex

This new traveling memorial allows people to experience the Eyes of Freedom exhibit in a Virtual Reality environment through VR headsets. The experience is being created by college students at CU Boulder in the immersive studies department. Professor Pat Clark is the faculty director of the Immersive Media Lab. See his bio below.

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Join Eyes of Freedom Immersive in Making a Difference

Building a legacy of honor

This powerful immersive traveling exhibition will impact lives and live in memory long after it leaves the museum. Children and adults, veterans and civilians will leave the experience with a renewed sense of hope and inspiration, united in common purpose: to build a future of honor, gratitude and service to others.

We welcome you to be a part of this mission and make positive change in lives and communities.

Naming Opportunities for Sponsors

Do you want your name or company to be linked to the values of honor, service and inspiration?

By sponsoring the Eyes of Freedom Immersive, you will become a partner in our mission.

Ways to Give

There are many ways to support Eyes of Freedom Immersive's mission. You can make a donation, become a sponsor or volunteer your time. Every contribution makes a difference!

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R + L Carriers, our official transportation provider

R + L Carriers have partnered with us for 15 years, tenderly transporting us to over 370 events in 35 states. The longevity of this partnership illustrates the value they feel we bring to our Nation. Together, we are committed to creating lasting change.

An IMMERSIVE Virtual Reality Experience HONORs SERVICE & SACRifice