Virginia

Vietnam veterans group wants help to cover extra costs of moving their memorial events

Alan Etter | alan.etter@wtop.com
June 3, 2025, 5:11 AM

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, which coordinates the yearly “In Memory” and “Father’s Day Rose Remembrance” events on the National Mall in D.C. each year, has had to move them to Virginia this year. ... That’s because they were scheduled for Saturday, June 14, the same day as President Donald Trump’s and the Army’s military parade in D.C. Large crowds, dozens of tanks and thousands of troops are expected to swarm around the National Mall.

The organization said in May that it would be moving the events honoring those killed in the Vietnam War to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria. And it expects over 2,000 people to attend. ... There will be a 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall — also called “the Wall that Heals” — on display for the event. ... This will be the first time in 30 years that the events will be held somewhere other than the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Mall.

In an email sent to donors and others, the organization is asking for financial support because it is “facing unexpected expenses due to the relocation, and every donation contributes to ensuring that these families receive the honor they deserve.” {snip} To support the organization’s efforts, visit their website here.