Vvmf, was a nonprofit organization established on april 27, 1979, by jan scruggs, a former army infantry in vietnam. Vietnam veterans memorial fund 2011 annual report by. Vietnam veterans memorial fund remember your hero on. The book is a good read because doubek, who was an important player in the. Stories of those we lost vietnam veterans memorial fund. Lins minimal plan was in sharp contrast to the traditional format for a memorial, which usually included figurative heroic. When the vietnam veterans memorial was built, many people thought the job of recognizing the men and women who served in vietnam was done. To feature over 20 original compositions honoring vietnam veteransreading of the 58,000 names. About three years ago, i found the vietnam veterans memorial fund website as i was researching the resting place of my first love, warren, who lost his life in the vietnam war. Our collective prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of. With your help, we will recognize their service and sacrifice of 50 years ago. But soren sorensens my fathers vietnam manages to be both personal and informative, a memoir of a time now fading into ancient.
Jul 31, 2017 this year marks the 35th anniversary of the wall. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The goal, to put a face with every name that is etched on the wall. Nov 05, 2012 the annual report for the vietnam veterans memorial fund, 2011. On veterans day 1996, the vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf unveiled a replica of the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. There are over 58,000 veterans names engraved on the black granite. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the vietnam war, remember my service rms is producing a hardbound, archivequality, 150page heirloom book and 60minute documentary to honor. Mission as the founders of the wall, the vietnam veterans memorial fund works to preserve the legacy of the vietnam veterans memorial, to promote healing and to educate about the impact of the vietnam war. The vietnam veterans memorial funds in memory program honors those who died as a result of the vietnam war, but whose deaths do not fit the department of defense criteria for inclusion upon the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d.
The vietnam veterans memorial also know as the wall, is located in washington d. Vietnam veterans have led the way to honor and remember our veterans of recent wars. Vietnam veterans memorial fund records 3 others concerned with the controversial design, including milton r. Subsequently, the memorial fund set four major criteria for the design. The vietnam veterans memorial fund s in memory program honors those who died as a result of the vietnam war, but whose deaths do not fit the department of defense criteria for inclusion upon the vietnam veterans memorial in washington, d. Vietnam veterans memorial fund is a libraries, historical societies and landmark preservation charity located in arlington, va. Vietnam veterans memorial fund creator subject headings vietnam war, 19611975.
Charity navigator rating for vietnam veterans memorial fund. The vietnam war was fought by a young, largely working class force. Wheeler was best known for his chairmanship of the vietnam veterans memorial fund, which raised over eight million dollars in private donations and succeeded in getting congress to pass a bill. About 10 tall shows a group of three vietnam war soldiers, wooden base has a brass plate marked the official vietnam veterans memorial fund sculpture three servicemen by frederick e. The organization has received 3, 2, 1, and 4 stars in the past. Other articles where vietnam veterans memorial fund is discussed. Vvmf, was a nonprofit organization established on april 27, 1979, by jan scruggs, a former army infantry in. I totally believe him after reading his creating the vietnam veterans memorial. Vietnam veterans memorial fund, 1991 vietnam veterans memorial washington, d. Nurses who made the ultimate sacrifice march 31, 2016 by vvmf the names of eight women, all nurses seven from the army and one from the air force, are inscribed next to their fallen brothers on the wall in washington, d. Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial vietnam war, the vietnam veterans memorial chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
These numbers include not only soldiers who were active in combat but also the nurses who served at military hospitals tending to the wounded. Pictures collected so far are online on the wall of faces where family and friends can leave remembrances, and will be displayed permanently in the future education center at the wall. The vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf is the nonprofit organization that founded the vietnam veterans memorial the wall in washington, d. This vietnam veterans memorial book raises awareness of these deserving locations throughout the great country these warriors proudly served. We examine the social makeup of forces in vietnam, as well as other wars and the broader shifts in society that came as a result of the militarys makeup in vietnam. This book brings the memorials to them ru airborne inc, 2016.
Letters and remembrances from the vietnam veterans memorial by. Salaries posted anonymously by vietnam veterans memorial fund employees. The vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf needs your help to put a face with each of the 58,307 names listed on the wall. Waynesboro veteran michael harris is leading local efforts to recognize the 22 service members from the augusta county, va. Vietnam veterans memorial fund story military press. Through the years ronny found that many vietnam veterans wish they could visit the numerous vietnam veteran memorials throughout the country but are not able due to time, money, distance or health. The memorial is dedicated to honor the courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country of all who answered the call to serve during the most.
See more of vietnam veterans memorial fund on facebook. The reading of the names will take place at the wall for 65 hours over a fourday. Vietnam veterans memorial, established by the vietnam. Vietnam veterans memorial directory of names, 6th printing.
Cyra mcfadden there is an extraordinary and deeply moving eloquence in these expressions of grief. June 7, 2004 on behalf of the board of directors of the vietnam veterans memorial fund, i write to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. This vietnam war book is a tribute to those great men and women who never made it home. Webb, is contained under the memorial design heading within the office files.
Creating the vietnam veterans memorial by robert w. Vietnam veterans is the term used to describe the 3. Nov 05, 2012 the vietnam veterans memorial fund is a nonprofit organization under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. As we were walking, i was telling him how the panels are like pages in a book. The vietnam veterans memorial book vietnam war books. Jul 31, 2015 creating the vietnam veterans memorial by robert w. Volunteers sought for reading of the names at the vietnam. The annual report for the vietnam veterans memorial fund, 2011. Jan scruggs, president, vietnam veterans memorial fund a powerful and moving book.
Sep 23, 2015 the vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf needs your help to put a face with each of the 58,307 names listed on the wall. Fallen never forgotten is a thoughtful veterans day gift, a meaningful fundraiser item and an enduring addition to any book collection. Bob doubek tells the story from his recollections and personal notes, calendars, photos, and news clippings, supplemented by material from the vietnam veterans memorial fund collection archives, as well as public. Vintage vietman veterans memorial fund sculpture three. State department, he travels worldwide to purchase land for construction of new u. The wall usa is a nonprofit endeavor maintained by veterans of the 4th battalion 9th infantry regiment for the benefit of all. Contributor names lin, maya ying, designer created published. List of books and articles about vietnam veterans online. Vietnam veterans memorial fund, arlington, virginia. The vietnam war was the most controversial and longest conflict in american history. Jan scruggs, a vietnam vet, founded the memorial and maya ying lin was 21 in 1981 when her submission won the design competition for the wall.
A lavishly illustrated collection of works from the national vietnam veterans art museum. If you are looking for veterans day gifts or memorial day gift a book makes a great option for the vietnam veteran in your life. The vietnam veterans memorial wall usa website is dedicated to honoring those who died in the vietnam war. Air force and later was in charge of building the vietnam veterans memorial.
This is a book that should be read, but it is slow going. The vietnam veterans memorial has been established on the mall in. The vietnam veterans memorial fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that founded. The vietnam veterans memorial was initially conceived with one overriding purpose to bring long overdue honor. Vietnam veterans memorial book fallen never forgotten. Doubek says he is blessed and cursed with a sharp memory. In commemoration of the anniversary, the vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf is honored to host the 2017 reading of the names of the more than 58,000 service members inscribed on the wall in washington, d. About the wall the wall vietnam veterans memorial fund. Apr 27, 2011 wheeler was best known for his chairmanship of the vietnam veterans memorial fund, which raised over eight million dollars in private donations and succeeded in getting congress to pass a bill. The vietnam veterans memorial fund wanted, above all, for the memorial to have a prominent site in a large, parklike area. Begun as a collective operating from an old warehouse on the south side of chicago in 1981, the museum now has the worlds largest permanent collection of art depicting all aspects of the war in vietnam, all of it created by veterans of the war. Immediately, i posted a remembrance on the virtual wall for warren muhr and two other boys i knew, john malcom zelenick and regis debold, who lost their lives in vietnam.
Jan 20, 2014 2 years later i saw a story on our local news about the call for photos for the vietnam veterans memorial fund. Together, we can make sure our heroes will get the reverence they deserve, in the form of projects like our education center at the wall, where the stories and sacrifices of our heroes will never be forgotten. Vietnam veterans memorial fund is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. The mission of the vietnam veterans memorial fund vvmf is to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the vietnam war. As executive director of the vietnam veterans memorial fund, doubek was in. Others veterans joined including, jack wheeler, and several other graduates of west point to finance the construction of a memorial to those americans who served or died during the vietnam war. And vietnam war films, especially documentaries, were a playedout genre twenty years ago.
The wall that heals exhibit features a threequarter scale replica of the wall and a mobile education center. In fact, nearly half of the 4 million people who visit the wall annually were born after. Vietnam veterans memorial fund has been rated by charity navigator for 17 years and receives 3 out of 4 stars. Your donation to the vietnam veterans memorial fund will help expand our mission to honor, educate and heal. Vietnam veterans memorial, established by the vietnam veterans memorial fund, washington, d. Vietnam veterans memorial 25th anniversary book the 25th anniversary. The story behind the vietnam veterans memorial published by the vietnam veterans memorial fund lisa gough on. The vietnam veterans memorial not only honored the dead, but it offered the hope of healing to the living. Official web site of the vietnam veterans memorial fund. It includes a history of the memorial fund that made the wall possible and a special.
To learn about us and how you can help maintain this site. Vietnam veterans memorial fund remember your hero on facebook. Doubek served in vietnam in 1969 as an intelligence officer in the u. The vietnam veterans memorial fund is a nonprofit organization under section 501c3 of the internal revenue code. This book is unique due to the powerful letters that appear from way back around the heat of the 60s. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Brought to you by the organization that built the wall, the vietnam veterans virtual memorial wall is dedicated to honoring, remembering and sharing the legacies of all those who died in the vietnam war. Virginia man joins effort to build education center by jenn rowell.
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