“In Memory” Program at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. Society of Military Widows
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation’s “In Memory” program honors Vietnam veterans whose lives were cut short as a result of their service in Vietnam, but are not eligible for inscription on The Wall under Department of Defense guidelines. “In Memory” is a way that Vietnam veterans can be honored on the National Mall. The plaque that honors these veterans was dedicated as a part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2004. It reads: “In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.”
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is accepting applications for Vietnam veterans to be honored at the 2017 “In Memory” ceremony on June 17, 2017, on the east knoll of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The 2017 “In Memory” program deadline for submission of application is EXTENDED to April 14, 2017.
If you haven't yet honored your Vietnam Veteran Spouse or family member, click on the link:
Learn more or submit an application.
http://www.vvmf.org/InMemoryProgramVVMF’s In Memory program honors Vietnam veterans whose lives were cut short as a result of their service in Vietnam, but are not eligible for inscription on The Wall under Department of Defense guidelines. In Memory is a way that Vietnam veterans can be honored on the National Mall.
The plaque that honors these veterans was dedicated as a part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 2004. It reads: In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.
In Memory began in 1999 and has since honored more than 2,800 veterans.
Examples of causes of death that do fit the criteria for inclusion in VVMF's In Memory program:
•PTSD related illnesses / events
•Exposure to Agent Orange and similar chemicals
•Diabetes
•Cancer
•Cholangiocarcinoma
•Hodgkin's Disease
•Ischemic Heart Disease
•Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
•Parkinson's Disease
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