Twenty-five years after President Harry S. Truman ordered the desegregation of armed forces, Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first Black rear admiral. This story is reprinted from Channel 13 News Now in Norfolk, VA. Author: Mike Gooding Published: June 1, 2021 NORFOLK, Va. — A true trailblazer in United …
Continue ReadingIf the Virginia War Memorial were only the beautiful Shrine that passersby see on their way back and forth over the James River by way of Belvidere, that would be enough to mark its place as one of the country’s most beautiful and inspirational state monuments to military service and …
Continue ReadingGovernor Ralph Northam proclaimed March 29, 2021 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia to honor and celebrate the thousands of Virginia men and women who served in our Nation’s Armed Forces during this war. This recognition coincides with the observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, …
Continue ReadingEvery veteran has a story. No matter when they served, where they served, or how long they served, every story has value. This is the driving belief behind the Virginia War Memorial’s Oral History Project. Our goal is simple and straightforward: collect and preserve the story of Virginia’s veterans in …
Continue ReadingIn case you missed it, NBC’s Channel 12 About Town featured the Virginia War Memorial and our Foundation program, the Mighty Pen Project in an article over the weekend: https://www.nbc12.com/2021/02/27/virginia-war-memorials-marks-milestones-shrine-memory-might-pen-project/ By Hannah Eason | February 27, 2021 at 5:08 PM EST RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – March 1 marks two important milestones for the Virginia …
Continue ReadingAs a working parent, I am constantly juggling a lot of priorities, especially when fitting things into my budget. Supporting the Virginia War Memorial Foundation by joining the Memorial Guard and being a monthly donor was a no-brainer for me. It is easier for me to find a small amount …
Continue ReadingThis week, February 14 – 20, is National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. During this week, all are invited to say thank you to the more than 9 million U.S. veteran patients who are cared for primarily through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The staff and Board of the Virginia …
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This article by Bill Lohmann was originally featured in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Roanoke Times on Sunday, January 31, 2021. To register for this Livestream program, on February 11th, CLICK HERE. A few years ago, Clay Mountcastle’s father, Jack, a Vietnam veteran, showed him a copy of a 1966 …
Continue ReadingThank you to all who helped produce our 2020 Veterans Day Ceremony. Below is an excerpt from Executive Director Dr. Clay Mountcastle’s opening remarks during the Virginia War Memorial’s Veterans Day Ceremony, as well as the broadcast of the full ceremony. The year 2020 and a global pandemic continue to …
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They Gave All TGA 5K presented by Loyalty Automotive Countdown to Veterans Day is sponsored by Woody Funeral Home & Nelsen Funeral Home As we “run apart to honor together,” we are highlighting heroes from across the Commonwealth who have bravely served. The Forgotten War. The Unknown War. Whatever the …
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