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Congratulations to Tom Rigby, who was commissioned a 2LT in the USMC on May 13, 2008. Tom is the son of US Army MSGT Joe Rigby, a NJVVMF Board Member. Also pictured is Joe's other son, Mike, a CPL in the USMC.
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation's 2008 Scholarship Program has ended. Winning essays will be posted when the winners are announced.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 17 - 1:00 PM
On the Road to Recovery*
Oral history by NJ Vietnam-Era Veteran Bishop Fred Rubin about tending to G.I.s in the Army hospital in Hawaii.
Monday, May 26 - 11:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony
Saturday, June 7 - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Free guided tours of the Memorial
Saturday, June 14 - 1:00 PM
Bullets and Bandages*
A Novel based on a Combat Medic's experience in the Vietnam War
Author lecture by Robert Saniscalchi
Saturday, July 5 - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Free guided tours of the Memorial
Saturday, July 19 - 1:00 PM
Re-Inventing the Wheel: USAF Close Air Support in Vietnam*
Lecture by Tom Wisker, host of radio program Weaponry on WBAI, New York
Monday, July 28
14th Annual Golf Outing at Olde York Country Club
(Pre-registration is required)
For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here.
To receive notification of all our special events and ceremonies, sign up for our mailing list by clicking on the box to the left. You may choose what areas you are interested in and we will email you announcements of new events and programs.
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial and Vietnam Era Educational Center are located in Holmdel, NJ - at exit 116 off the Garden State Parkway (on the grounds of the PNC Bank Arts Center. For more info, click here.
Last Updated: May 14, 2008
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