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Category Archive: Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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They devote their time to honor the fallen, their “aunts and uncles” on The Wall
Huong Le and Thao Phung have come to The Wall since 2011 to honor the service and sacrifice of the more than 58,000 American service members who gave their all in the Vietnam… Continue reading
‘In Memory’: A day to honor Vietnam veterans who returned home and later died
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
5 items left at The Wall by mothers of the fallen tell stories of love
A Gold Star Mother is a woman who lost a son or daughter serving in the United States armed forces. Their loss and heartbreak have emerged in the items they have left at… Continue reading
343 Vietnam veterans to be honored through the In Memory program in 2018
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
‘He nurtured his soul’: How one Vietnam vet spread love to every part of his life
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
How one woman is honoring the unsung heroes of ‘Operation Babylift’
Weeks shy of the Fall of Saigon, President Gerald Ford authorized the evacuation of South Vietnamese orphans and displaced children to the United States on April 3, 1975. The effort was called Operation… Continue reading
A mighty spirit: Dad remembered for amazing strength in face of complications from Agent Orange exposure
You could tell Leo was surrounded by love by watching the smiles on his children’s faces at In Memory Day on June 17, 2017. His three daughters stood next to each other, faces… Continue reading
5 quotes from families about what the In Memory Day Ceremony meant to them
The families and friends who come together at the annual In Memory Day Ceremony on the National Mall are dedicated to honoring the memory of their loved ones who died from service-connected… Continue reading
Commemorating 35 Years of Healing: A Look Back
A LOOK BACK AT 2017 Because of you, VVMF is able to carry out its mission to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact… Continue reading
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