Ms. Marty Eddy, Michigan Coordinator was joined by long-time Board Member Sue Scott at two of the three thus far attended National Vietnam War Veterans Day events; one yesterday (Grosse Pointe War Memorial appreciation luncheon) and another this morning (at Mission BBQ in Sterling Heights, MI with VVA Chapter 154 members).
Ms. Marty Eddy, Michigan Coordinator with Keith Edwards, VVA Chapter 154 board member; Gary Purcell, VVA Chapter 154 president; and Dave Rocco, VVA Chapter 154 Speakers Bureau Committee chairman
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Missing Man Table on display at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial during the appreciation luncheon.
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Missing Man Table
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Mission BBQ team. (NOTE: Among the Mission BBQ team are children of veterans and an Army veteran.
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Long-time League Board Member and MIA Son Mark Stephensen, pictured below at the Commemoration of Life honoring his late brother, Lance, at the Warhawk Air Museum in Boise, Idaho on January 13, 2024.
Lance Stephensen was a loved, admired, and active participant in pro-American and pro-Veteran causes and events who unexpectedly passed away, far too soon, on November 21st, 2023.
RIP Lance Stephensen
Lance Stephensen was a loved, admired, and active participant in pro-American and pro-Veteran causes and events who unexpectedly passed away, far too soon, on November 21st, 2023.
RIP Lance Stephensen
Special Operations Association Reunion (SOAR)
was October 16-20, 2023.
was October 16-20, 2023.
Special Operations Association President Doug Godshall chaired the October 19th dinner in front of the large US flag, also background for the Missing Man Honors Table, meaning of which was given by Jack Kull, former League and DPMO/DPAA employee.
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Bruce Hallberg and Anne Hallberg Holt, brother and sister of SFC Roger Hallberg, USA, one of the 1,578 Americans still missing in Vietnam, both on the League Board of Directors, were introduced as special guests, as was Dr. Jay Veith, League Executive Director, pictured here. Though not pictured here, Ann Mills Griffiths, League Board Chairman, also attended the four-day Special Operations Association Reunion (SOAR) she has addressed for many years.
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Thank you for the photo, Chandler, Arizona!!
23rd Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo occurred on July 29, 2023, at the Power County Fairgrounds in American Falls, Idaho. They were honored to have Keynote Speaker, Mark Stephensen, Advisor to the Chair & Treasurer of the National League of POW/MIA Families
Tresca Bros Sand & Gravel in Millis Massachusetts have incorporated the POW/MIA families' logo on one of their trucks. The truck can be made available for any events that take place in the Boston and metro west areas.
Tresca Brothers Concrete
66 Main Street
Millis, MA 02054
1-508-376-2957
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard performs at the 50th Vietnam War Commemoration, Washington, D.C., May 12, 2023.
The three day event featured multiple musical performances, interactive experiences, static displays, and historical artifact exhibits from both the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.
(Photo by Sgt. Ashleigh Maxwell)
The three day event featured multiple musical performances, interactive experiences, static displays, and historical artifact exhibits from both the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.
(Photo by Sgt. Ashleigh Maxwell)
Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial
Visit The Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial Park
The Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial Park is located on three acres at Black Shoals Lake in Rockdale County, Georgia. The veterans memorial park aims to foster a common understanding of the sacrifices and uncommon dedication of veterans and their families.
All programs, events and tours are canceled until further notice. This decision aligns with Rockdale County’s COVID-19 response and is also taken with an abundance of caution for the safety of our visitors and staff.
Explore our website for details about the park, news and recent events for more information.
Jim Brown, 11-7-22, during the
"Reading of the Names" ceremony at
the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, sponsored by VVMF
"Reading of the Names" ceremony at
the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, sponsored by VVMF
CHAIR OF HONOR AND FLAG AT
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM
NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Donna Mills Caldwell (Cousin of CEO/Chairman of the Board Ann Mills-Griffiths) at the Smithsonian display in the Native American Museum on July 11th, 2022.
Sweet POW/MIA RALLY - Sweet, ID
Mark Stephensen (League Vice Chairman), Ann Mills-Griffiths (League Chairman of the Board/CEO), and Gene Peters, pictured left to right, at the Sweet POW/MIA Rally in Sweet, Idaho on April 24th.
Waterford Memorial Day parade
Sent by Michigan State Coordinator Marty Eddy from Waterford, MI at their Memorial Day Parade - May 30th, 2022
vietnamese Ambassador
Chairman of the Board and CEO Ann Mills Griffiths with Vietnam's Ambassador to the U.S. Nguyen Quoc Dzung on April 1, 2022, at the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Socialist Republic of Vietnam Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Photo of the Hurley Pride Arch in Hurley, NM sent to us by Brandon Hannes in March of 2022.
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Take a look at the slideshow below from the Boise Valley POW/MIA Corporation! The pictures are from their 2021 "Wreaths Across America" event, and a visit to the memorial of LCDR Roderick L. Mayer at the University of Idaho.
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A touching tribute to America's military that sits
at Petco Park. The grandson of Ann Mills-Griffiths CEO/Chairman of the Board, Brandon Hannes sent in this photo that was taken July 9th, 2021, at Petco Park in San Diego, CA |