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November 2019
Veterans Day Ceremony
In partnership with the NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, please join us for our annual ceremony at 11:00 AM We are honored to have as our guest speakers NJ Governor Phil Murphy and Susan Barker Rilliet, Gold Star sister of Medal of Honor Recipient Jedh Barker Thank you to the General Anthony C. McAuliffe NY-NJ Chapter 101st Airborne Division Association & VVA Chapter 200 for their support of this year's ceremony. The Museum will remain open until 2:00 PM following the ceremony.…
Find out more »December 2019
Wreaths Across America
On December 11 from noon to 2 p.m. join us and Wreaths Across America for a special ceremony to honor military veterans. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at 1,600-plus locations, including a stop at New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial leading up to National Wreaths Across America Day on December 14. With the help of over 100 volunteers, Wreaths Across America’s annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery has become known as the world’s largest veterans’ parade, over a…
Find out more »March 2020
20th Annual Interdisciplinary Forum
Due to the public health concern presented by Coronavirus (COVID-19), our Annual Interdisciplinary Forum has been postponed. Date to Be Announced Join us for our 20th Annual Interdisciplinary Forum: From the Frontlines to the Headlines: Media During the Vietnam War Join us for this One-Day Conference Date To Be Announced 8:00AM - 4:00PM at the Vietnam Era Museum in Holmdel, New Jersey Attending teachers will receive 7.5 hours of Professional Development Credits. Registration: $65 for NJCSS Members…
Find out more »POSTPONED – In Memory Day Ceremony (date TBD)
This year the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation will be inducting individuals into our In Memory program. Date to Be Announced. In Memory is a unique program that honors New Jersey men and women who served and died as a result of the war in Vietnam. This program was initiated to honor these veterans and civilians. Their names will be placed on an engraved stone inside the Memorial so that all who visit will know that they are with their…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED – 45th Anniversary of Operation Babylift
Due to the public health concern presented by Coronavirus (COVID-19), the 45th Anniversary of Operation Babylift has regrettably been cancelled. Saturday, April 4th marks the 45th Anniversary of Operation Babylift. Please join us at 11:00 AM to honor the unsung heroes of this rescue mission, with speakers, music, and more.
Find out more »May 2020
Virtual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony
Due to the public health concern presented by Coronavirus (COVID-19), our annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Day Ceremony has been changed to a virtual ceremony. The New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs medals presentation will not take place due to the virtual ceremony. To apply to the Distinguished Service Medal program visit their website. More details to be announced. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS 2020 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL AWARDEES The New…
Find out more »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Due to the public health concern presented by coronavirus (COVID-19) our annual Memorial Day Ceremony has been changed to a virtual ceremony. We will be awarding annual scholarships to our two graduating seniors who will read their winning essays during the ceremony. Full virtual program to be announced.
Find out more »August 2020
26th Annual Golf Tournament
The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation invites you to join us at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ for our 26th annual golf tournament. Eagle Oaks is a championship caliber golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. This phenomenal event sells out every year. Participants are supporting the future of the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial and the work of the Vietnam Era Museum – the only site of its kind in the nation…
Find out more »September 2020
Gold Star Families MIA/POW Virtual Ceremony
GOLD STAR FAMILIES MIA/POW VIRTUAL CEREMONY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH Join us on Friday, September 18th for a virtual Gold Star Families MIA/POW ceremony. This event will be broadcast live at 11:00AM across our Facebook page and posted afterward here on our website. Thank you for remembering those that lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces – we look forward to seeing you on the 18th. PROGRAM Sarah Taggart, NJVVMF, Welcoming Remarks Charlie Amiano, President, Rolling Thunder New Jersey…
Find out more »November 2020
Veterans Day Virtual Ceremony
Join us on Wednesday, November 11 for our virtual Veterans Day ceremony. This event will be broadcast live at 11:00AM on our Facebook page and Youtube page and posted afterward here on our website. Thank you for remembering those that served and who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces – we look forward to seeing you on the 11th. We want to ensure that our virtual event is as complete as possible, and a large component of our annual ceremony…
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