Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Very clean, somber monument, it is longer and taller than it feels like in shows. There was a veteran there with incredible insight into the 58,279 na.. Read more »mes on the wall. The lost starts in the middle and the symbols next to the name tell you their status +missing ◇confirmed killed. It is a solemn but important walk.

Breath taking memorial. Been wanting to go since I was a little kid ever since I heard every vet’s name was written on the memorial. It’s a short walk.. Read more » from the reflecting pool, no reason not to go

There is something profound about this memorial. It seems understated, but as you walk in the wall keeps going and going. Name after name after name.. Read more ». If you are visiting the Mall this is one memorial you cannot miss. It is within easy walking distance from the Lincoln Memorial.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has always been an important gathering place and shows the inscribed names of 58000 Casualties from the Vietnam War. At .. Read more »the Center of the memorial is the start of the timeline. This spot is maintained by the National Parks Service and Non-Profit organizations. For detailed information use the nps.gov website.

Honoring those who fought and died in the war. This is a significant place where you can reflect. The design is very memorable.

Such touching thoughts and memories, great Memorial

First time here and loved it

Beautiful and peaceful

The wall gives you a very strong message! honoring members of the U.S. armed forces who served and died in the Vietnam War. worth a visit!!

Thanks to so many who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.

A wall of names of men and about 8 women that died in the war. The youngest was about 15. There was a very nice veteran that told us all the details.. Read more » about the memorial. No one else was there except for this man who had fought in Vietnam. He said he was homeless, but he was like a guide and seemed like an expert on the memorial. If you meet him be sure to thank him generously for his service to America.

I visited the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall over Spring Break of 2013 at nighttime and it was beautiful. My family and I along with our friends f.. Read more »rom Mackinaw City didn’t even make it to the first part of the Wall when I broke down crying. This Memorial really got to me because I had family members who were in the Vietnam War and they never liked talking about it. While I was touching the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall I could see their spirits and feel their presence. They reached out to wipe my tears away and comforted me letting me know how much I was loved and how much they appreciated me paying my respects. The Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall is a tribute to the courageous men and women who gave their lives to fight off Communism. Thank you Vietnam War Veterans for your service!!!! God Bless you always!!!!

Vietnam Veteran Memorial. Vietnam Veteran Memorial located in Washington, D.C., in honor of individuals in the American armed services who died in th.. Read more »e Vietnam War. This Memorial is made of black marble stone and occupied about 2 acres of land part of the Washington Mall. Vietnam Veterans Memorial was founded by Jan Scruggs, to acknowledge and recognize the service and sacrifice of all who served in Vietnam. Build from March 26, 1982, to November 13, 1982. If you read the panel of the wall the names of the dead are inscribed there. Some visitors come to give respect, some others looking for the name of their relative, some others just visited and pray for all who died in that war. You might want to have a souvenir from this place not so far from the memorial some of the veterans sell a souvenir from this war such as the hat, jacket, t-shirt, badge of the ranger, airborne and another unit which involved in this war. My last note is: No more memorial wall like this should be built No more tears should be shed on this ground.