New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza

06/14/2022

In honor of Flag Day and the Army Birthday, we are sharing this video of Vietnam War Green Beret Veteran and Medal of Honor Recipient, the late Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez sharing a poem about the American Flag.

Medal Of Honor Recipient Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez shares the true meaning of our flag. I filmed this in the early 1990's when Roy came to our unit in...

06/14/2022

05/30/2022

Today we remember the over 58,300 Americans who gave their lives while serving in the Vietnam War.

Among them, we remember the 1,744 New Yorkers who gave their last full measure and who’s names are engraved on the Walk of Honor at the NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza.

We hope that you have a meaningful Memorial Day.

(Photos from Vietnam Veterans Day 2022)

05/02/2022

Moments from the annual ANZAC Day dawn ceremony.

Over the years, on April 25th, Aussie and Kiwi ex-pats have adopted the NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza as a place to host their commemorative event which honors their fallen soldiers from the Battle of Gallipoli during WWI. The commemoration has evolved, and now honors Aussie and Kiwi soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout the generations.

This dawn ceremony coincides with ANZAC ceremonies being held around the world.

Many of our Vietnam Veterans can recall Aussie soldiers fighting at their sides while they were in country.

It is an honor to have them use the Plaza for their ceremony.

Lest We Forget

03/29/2022

Over 2 million Americans served during the Vietnam War from 1955-1975, and today we recognize all those who served and the families impacted. It is also a day to recognize the wartime contributions at home; the advancements in technology, science, and medicine; and the contributions by American allies.

03/28/2022

03/27/2022

The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza Emeritus Chairman Bob DiChiara was honored by the United War Veterans Council with the Pat Gualtieri Service to Vietnam Veterans Award yesterday.

Vietnam Veterans Plaza hosted a series of commemorative events that honored our Vietnam Veterans which included a name reading of the 1,744 NYC service members lost to us during the Vietnam War and a wreath laying ceremony.

In attendance were over 300 members of the veterans community. City and State officials including Mayor Eric Adams were in attendance. The Bombshells singing group performed and the Marine Corps provided full military honors for the events.

03/25/2022

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY (UPDATE) from UWVC -

The UWVC and our partners are looking forward to our annual series of events that honor our Vietnam Veterans being held tomorrow, Saturday March 26th.

The attached flyer has the locations and start times for each event.

Temperatures will be around 50 degrees and there’s a chance of showers later in the afternoon. Please dress accordingly and we hope to see you tomorrow!

03/21/2022

Reminder that this Saturday is the Vietnam Veterans Day series of events.

We anticipate upwards of 300 attendees.

Annin has donated 100 American flags that we will carry across the Brooklyn bridge retracing the Vietnam veterans welcome home parade route ending at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

A wreath laying ceremony will take place upon arrival with full military honors. Michelle DellaFave who toured with Bob Hope will sing the National Anthem. The Bombshells performers will be attending.

Afterwards, free lunch will be provided at the Dubliner on Stone Street. In that same area there will be 20 veteran orgs setting up informational tables for people to engage with.

Locations and times are on the attached flyer.

This 3.5” special edition patch will be given out to attendees.

Hope to see you there.

03/13/2022

Sharing from the UWVC -

The United War Veterans Council is happy to announce that Bob DiChiara will be this year’s recipient of the Patrick L. Gualtieri - Service to Vietnam Veterans Award. Bob is an Army veteran who served a tour of duty in country, is a Life Member of VVA-126 and was a Founding Member and Chairman of the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza.

This award will be presented at the Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration being held on March 26th, 2022.

We invite you to come out and show your support of our Vietnam Veterans.

See attached flyer for details.

02/11/2022