Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In… Continue reading
For over 50 years, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) has devoted his life to public service. Having held senior military and diplomatic positions across four presidential administrations, Powell’s deep commitment to democratic… Continue reading
Because of you, VVMF can carry out its mission to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War and era. A… Continue reading
Steven Wright grew up the youngest of three siblings. He constantly looked up to his two older brothers, Pat and Terry. All three were very close – all three looked after the other.… Continue reading
When you look on Thomas Peacock’s Wall of Faces page, you see his high school senior portrait. He is wearing a dark suit and tie. He has a youthful face with deep,… Continue reading
Betty Kelly lost her husband, Dennis A. Kelly, on April 23, 2012. He passed away from illnesses due to his exposure to Agent Orange. Dennis was as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine… Continue reading
VVMF receives no government funding. When a donation is made to VVMF – it goes to programs that help us further our mission to honor those who served and sacrificed in Vietnam, preserve… Continue reading
On a sweltering day in Washington, D.C., thousands of loved ones joined together on the East Knoll of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. June 16 was a day set aside to honor Vietnam veterans… Continue reading
VVMF’s In Memory program honors Vietnam veterans who returned home and later died as a result of their service. These veterans are not eligible for inscription on The Wall under Department of Defense guidelines. In Memory is… Continue reading
The first thing you read on the In Memory Honor Roll page for James Reed is that he “nurtured his soul.” James passed away on May 2, 2012 from complications resulting from his… Continue reading
