Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
- Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
- The Wall of Faces
- In Memory Honor Roll
- The Wall That Heals
- PTSD Awareness Day
- Agent Orange Awareness Day
- The Reading of the Names
- The Registry
- Support VVMF
Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
We continue to lead the way in paying tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families. We work to honor, preserve, and educate to ensure that current and future generations never forget the service and sacrifice of those who came before them. We’ll tell you how WE honor Vietnam veterans and ways you can get involved and we want to hear the ways YOU honor Vietnam veterans in your community.
Ways VVMF works to honor all who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam Era:
- Those we lost during the War: The virtual Wall of Faces features a page dedicated to honoring and remembering every person whose name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
- Those we lost after the War: The In Memory program honors Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. More than 5,100 veterans have been added to the In Memory Honor Roll since the program began.
- Living Vietnam veterans and ALL Vietnam Era veterans: The VVMF Registry gives a place for living Vietnam veterans and Era veterans, as well as Vietnam Era veterans who have since passed, to have their service forever remembered and their stories told.
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Those We Lost During The War
The Wall of Faces
The virtualWall of Facesfeatures a page dedicated to honoring and remembering every person whose name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. In an effort to further preserve the legacy of those who sacrificed all in Vietnam, VVMF is committed to finding a photo to go with each of the more than 58,000 names on The Wall. The Wall of Faces allows family and friends to share memories, post pictures and connect with each other.
THE WALL OF FACES
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Those we lost after the War
In Memory Honor Roll
Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. VVMF believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. Through VVMF’s In Memory program, these veterans enables the who came home and later died are forever memorialized in the In Memory Honor Roll.
IN MEMORY HONOR ROLL IN MEMORY PROGRAM
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Honoring All During and After the War
The Wall That Heals
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication,The Wall That Healshas been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.
Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit providesthousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.
The main components ofThe Wall That Healsare The Wall replica andthe mobile Education Center.
The Wall That Healsexhibit was on the road for more than 13,000 miles and visited 26 communities from coast to coast during its 2021 season. We were escorted by more than 3,000 vehicles into those communities, and we were able to spread The Wall’s healing legacy to nearly 200,000 visitors. Guided tours of the exhibit were provided to more than 12,000 students.
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Those that returned home and still fought
PTSD Awareness Day
Some left Vietnam but Vietnam didn’t leave them. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam and most returned home. But since then, thousands of Vietnam veterans have battled PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – and it has impacted their lives and the lives of their families in many ways. Returning without a proper homecoming compounded the issues veterans faced upon their return.
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Those that returned home and still fought
Agent Orange Awareness Day
The Vietnam War may be over, but the battle continues for many Vietnam veterans. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam and most returned home. But since then, thousands of Vietnam veterans have fought illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure. This deadly toxin has impacted the lives of thousands of veterans and their families but is largely unknown to most Americans.
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PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE NAMES ON THE WALL
The Reading of the Names
To commemorate the 40thAnniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, VVMF will pay tribute to all of the names engraved on The Wall with two special recognitions.
Daily Virtual Name Readings– Beginning November 7, 2021 VVMF will be running a daily virtual name reading to honor the individuals on The Wall whose casualty date falls on that date. These daily readings will run on ourFacebookpage, ourYouTubechannel, and our websitevvmf.org/rotnbeginning November 7th, 2021 and will run until November 6, 2022.
The Reading of the Names– For the 7th time in our history, VVMF will host an in-person event where every single name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is read in order of which it appears on The Wall. As part of the 40thanniversary commemoration the in-person Reading of the Names ceremony will take place in Washington, D.C. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and begins on November 7,2022 at 3 p.m. EST. Thousands of volunteers will come to DC to take part in this special event that will end at midnight on November 10, 2022.
READING OF THE NAMES
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Living Vietnam veterans and all Vietnam Era veterans
The Registry
The VVMF Registry gives a place for living Vietnam veterans and Era veterans, as well as Vietnam Era veterans who have since passed, to have their service forever remembered and their stories told. The Registry allows veterans or their family members to:
- Preserve their legacy
- Upload and share stories and images
- Connect with others who served during the Vietnam Era
- Connect with those whose names are on The Wall and in the In Memory program
Visit the VVMF Registry at registry.vvmf.org/.
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Help VVMF honor our Vietnam Veterans
Support VVMF
Central to VVMF’s mission is honoring the legacy of service of our Vietnam veterans. Help support our work by making a gift today.
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As an enthusiast deeply immersed in the realm of honoring Vietnam veterans, my knowledge is founded on a comprehensive understanding of various initiatives and programs dedicated to commemorating their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) plays a pivotal role in this noble endeavor, employing multifaceted approaches to ensure the remembrance and appreciation of those who served during the Vietnam Era.
1. The Wall of Faces: The virtual Wall of Faces is a poignant tribute, featuring a dedicated page for each individual whose name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. This initiative, driven by VVMF, aims to find a photo for each of the more than 58,000 names on The Wall, allowing family and friends to share memories and connect with each other in a digital space.
2. In Memory Honor Roll: VVMF's In Memory program extends beyond the wartime period, honoring Vietnam veterans who have passed away due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer, and other causes related to their service. With over 5,100 veterans added to the In Memory Honor Roll since its inception, this program perpetuates the memorialization of those who came home and later succumbed to various challenges.
3. The Wall That Heals: On Veterans Day 1996, VVMF introduced The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This mobile exhibit, featuring The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center, has traveled extensively across the United States, visiting communities to bring the Memorial's healing legacy to millions. This initiative not only allows for widespread accessibility but also fosters the healing process within familiar surroundings.
4. PTSD Awareness Day: VVMF acknowledges the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on veterans through initiatives like PTSD Awareness Day. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam, and thousands have battled PTSD since returning home. This awareness day sheds light on the challenges faced by veterans and their families, emphasizing the need for understanding and support.
5. Agent Orange Awareness Day: While the Vietnam War has ended, the battle continues for many veterans due to illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure. Agent Orange Awareness Day, facilitated by VVMF, aims to raise awareness about this deadly toxin and its significant impact on the lives of thousands of veterans and their families.
6. The Reading of the Names: To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, VVMF conducts the Reading of the Names, both virtually and in-person. Daily virtual name readings honor individuals on The Wall, while the in-person event in Washington, D.C., involves thousands of volunteers reading every single name on the Memorial, fostering a collective remembrance.
7. The Registry: The VVMF Registry provides a permanent space for living Vietnam veterans, Vietnam Era veterans, and those who have passed to have their service forever remembered. It allows individuals to preserve their legacy, share stories and images, connect with others who served during the Vietnam Era, and interact with names on The Wall and in the In Memory program.
In essence, the multifaceted efforts of the VVMF collectively work toward the overarching goal of honoring, preserving, and educating, ensuring that the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans are never forgotten by current and future generations. To further these initiatives, individuals are encouraged to support the VVMF's mission through contributions and active involvement in commemorating our Vietnam veterans.
