Tag Archive: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

America’s Legacy of Service by Jan C. Scruggs

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A Christmas in Vietnam There is nothing quite like the Holiday Season.   Everything about this time of year brings a smile to your face.  I’m talking about the spirit of Christmas – giving… Continue reading

America’s Legacy of Service by Jan C. Scruggs

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America is at War?  News to many Americans, but not all. For more than a decade, U.S. troops have been engaged in dangerous combat thousands of miles from home. The deaths, injuries and long term… Continue reading

America’s Legacy of Service by Jan C. Scruggs

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  The Things They Carried to The Wall Author Tim O’Brien did something most of us can only dream of. That something all came from his experience in the rice paddies of Vietnam where… Continue reading

Finally a Fitting Tribute by Jan C. Scruggs

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For almost 30 years, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been an unequalled place of remembrance.  Each year, millions of people visit the memorial. Most of them have their own story that brought them there. Here is one… Continue reading

The Wall That Heals Site Summary For Sanford, NC

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SITE  SUMMARY SITE: Sanford NC DATES: Sep 29-Oct 3, 2011 ATTEND: 8,500 ESCORT:  85 PHOTO’S:12 OTHER INFORMATION: We started our adventure toSanfordwith the motor cycle escort at Harley-Davidson ofAshevillewith our good friend Ob… Continue reading

The Walll That Heals Site Summary for Swannanoa, NC

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SITE  SUMMARY SITE:  Swannanoa, NC DATES: September 22-25, 2011 Our escort began with Ob Jammer (Bill Emerson) meeting us at the West Park Inn in Kinston NC. Since last year’s slight mistakes, Ob… Continue reading

Your November News from VVMF

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NEWSLETTER, OCTOBER 2011 Message from the President We will forever honor the 58,272 heroes who gave everything in Vietnam, those whose names are on The Wall.  There were close to a million additional… Continue reading

Please join us this Veterans Day

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JOIN US    Dear Supporter, Where are you planning to spend this Veterans Day? I hope it will be at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., as my special guest. I am extending… Continue reading

Your October News from VVMF

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NEWSLETTER, OCTOBER 2011 The President’s Letter The dream we all share is to build the place on the National Mall where our military heroes’ stories and sacrifices will never be forgotten. All visitors… Continue reading

Soledad, CA Site Summary

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SITE SUMMARY  SITE: Soledad, CA                                 DATES: June 22-26, 2011  ATTEND: 3,100             ESCORT:  0           PHOTO’S: 5 As you walk around outside, inside your home, or just get in your automobile to drive to work… Continue reading