Vietnam Veterans Memorial: In Memory Plaque

In Memory Plaque decorated for the holidays

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The "In Memory" plaque, dedicated in 2004, is located within the northeast corner of the Three Servicemen statue plaza. The plaque honors the men and women who served in Vietnam and later died from causes related to the war. Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. They are remembered for their sacrifice. Since 1999, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has held an In Memory Day ceremony each year to honor all those who died as a result of the war. This yearly ceremony recognizes new honorees and all whose names are on the In Memory Honor Roll.

Inscription:

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