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March 2020
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 »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…
Find out more »February 2021
Third Thursday VetChat: Bill “Doc” McClung
Join us on Thursday, February 18th at 7:30pm for a Virtual Sit-Down with Vietnam Veteran and NJVVMF Volunteer Bill "Doc" McClung Our new series, Third Thursday VetChat, gives you front row seat to an intimate exchange with ourVietnam Veteran Volunteers led by NJVVMF Trustee Melissa Ziobro, Specialist Professor of Public History at Monmouth University. Join this free event online at: https://zoom.us/j/91458196687
Find out more »March 2021
Third Thursday VetChat: Michael Coale
Join us on Thursday, March 18th at 7:30pm for a Virtual Sit-Down with Vietnam Veteran, NJVVMF and VVMF Volunteer Michael Coale Our new series, Third Thursday VetChat, gives you front row seat to an intimate exchange with ourVietnam Veteran Volunteers led by NJVVMF Trustee Melissa Ziobro, Specialist Professor of Public History at Monmouth University. Join this free event online at: https://zoom.us/j/94951767973
Find out more »“In Their Footsteps” Exclusive Screening
Join the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation as we celebrate Women’s History Month with an exclusive screening of “In Their Footsteps” on Wednesday, March 24th at 7:30 pm. “In Their Footsteps” is a play by Infinite Variety Productions that shares the experiences of five brave women who went to Vietnam to serve their country: Ann Kelsey, Special Services Librarian; Judy Jenkins Guadino, Special Services Recreation Employee; Jeanne “Sam” Christie, Red Cross Donut Dollie; Lily Adams, US Army Nurse; and…
Find out more »In Memory Virtual Ceremony
Join us on National Vietnam War Veterans Day as we commemorate the New Jersey men and women who served and died as a result of the war in Vietnam after returning home. Some of these deaths are due to Agent Orange exposure and the physical or emotional wounds received in Vietnam. The deaths of these individuals are no less tragic than those that occurred in-country, but their names do not appear on the Memorial. Program: Introduction: Rev. Gerard Appel Honor Roll:…
Find out more »April 2021
Third Thursday VetChat: Peter Meloro
Join us on Thursday, April 15th at 7:30pm for a Virtual Sit-Down with Vietnam Veteran and NJVVMF Volunteer Peter Meloro Our new series, Third Thursday VetChat, gives you front row seat to an intimate exchange with ourVietnam Veteran Volunteers led by NJVVMF Trustee Melissa Ziobro, Specialist Professor of Public History at Monmouth University. Join this free event online at: https://zoom.us/j/96571467904
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