Never Forgotten 34 Memorial Ceremony
10 May 2022 9:30 AM
Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington, DC
Vietnam Memorial Wall, Washington, DC
Your loved one will never be forgotten. Not even after 50 years. Never! His ultimate sacrifice made a mark on our hearts that will linger for the rest of our lives. The Memorial Ceremony with military honors will be a dignified event honoring our 34 brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice on May 10, 1972. It is important to us that this memorial be conducted exactly 50 years to the day of their loss. The veterans are honored and humbled to be sharing this experience with you, the Gold Star Families of our fallen brothers. Your presence with us at this event is healing to each of the veterans in profound ways. We hope your experience will be one of healing, comfort, and warm remembrance as well.
For those staying at one of our event hotels - A charter bus will be provided for transportation to the Memorial Ceremony. Additional information will be provided at our Welcome Table at the hotel.
For those staying elsewhere in the area - Since parking is limited and costly at the hotels, it may be better for you to take public transportation or your personal vehicle and meet us at the Vietnam Memorial Wall at 9:30 AM. Your Gold Star Family Host is happy to answer questions for you.
Location
The Vietnam Memorial Wall is located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave. NW.
GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626
Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC
Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive NW & Constitution Avenue NW
The Memorial Ceremony will be held 9:30 - 10:30 AM, at the Vietnam Memorial Wall on the Mall in Washington, DC. We will assemble at 9:30 in the area adjacent to the wall described by National Park Service as Area 5, the east knoll 50 yards from the Vietnam Memorial. (See map below.) Transportation to the Memorial Wall can be challenging so please plan your travel arrangements in advance to assure you are in place for the Ceremony by 9:30 AM. You are welcome to arrive early to visit the Memorial Wall prior to our Ceremony. Please see transportation options and suggestions below.
You are welcome to visit the Memorial Wall and statues in the area before or after our ceremony. The memorial is free and open to the public 24 hr/day with park rangers on duty to answer questions from 9:30 AM to 10 PM daily. The names of our 34 fallen brothers are inscribed on Panel 1W/Lines 15-22, at the center of the Memorial Wall.
Special Notes:
There is no seating in this grassy area so please plan to bring portable seats if necessary for your family members. The National Park Service does not allow balloons, alcoholic beverages or glass beverage containers. Public restrooms are available adjacent to our Memorial Ceremony location (see map below).
We hope you are already familiar with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - THE WALL OF FACES website, which is an excellent collection of photos, information, and personal tributes to your loved one, all of our Never Forgotten 34 fallen brothers, and all others who gave their life in service in Vietnam. If you have not yet visited this website, we encourage you to do so.
Transportation Options
If you are not departing on the charter bus from one of our event hotels, please plan ahead to assure you will reach our Memorial Ceremony location by 9:30 AM.
Note - No parking is available adjacent to the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The nearest public parking garage is located .5 mi from the Memorial. This site may be helpful in planning your parking options.
PARKING OPTIONS NEAREST THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL
Taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc. are available throughout the area. Prices vary. This convenient fare finder may be helpful as you plan your travel.
TAXI FARE FINDER
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Parking is extremely limited along Constitution Avenue. Be sure to read the signs for restrictions
and time limits. Handicapped parking is available on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial.
Public transportation is the best option for reaching National Mall and Memorial Park sites easily and conveniently. There are many options to reach the memorial.
On the subway system, known as Metro, use the Foggy Bottom/GWU stop (Orange/Blue/Silver line), located approximately eight tenths of a mile from the memorial.
The National Mall Circulator Loop bus stops just north of the memorial, at 21st Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, and provides easy access around the National Mall and convenient connections to other Circulator buses for visits to uptown sites.
Trains including Amtrak, MARC, and VRE service Union Station and/or L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.
For those staying elsewhere in the area - Since parking is limited and costly at the hotels, it may be better for you to take public transportation or your personal vehicle and meet us at the Vietnam Memorial Wall at 9:30 AM. Your Gold Star Family Host is happy to answer questions for you.
Location
The Vietnam Memorial Wall is located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave. NW.
GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626
Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC
Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive NW & Constitution Avenue NW
The Memorial Ceremony will be held 9:30 - 10:30 AM, at the Vietnam Memorial Wall on the Mall in Washington, DC. We will assemble at 9:30 in the area adjacent to the wall described by National Park Service as Area 5, the east knoll 50 yards from the Vietnam Memorial. (See map below.) Transportation to the Memorial Wall can be challenging so please plan your travel arrangements in advance to assure you are in place for the Ceremony by 9:30 AM. You are welcome to arrive early to visit the Memorial Wall prior to our Ceremony. Please see transportation options and suggestions below.
You are welcome to visit the Memorial Wall and statues in the area before or after our ceremony. The memorial is free and open to the public 24 hr/day with park rangers on duty to answer questions from 9:30 AM to 10 PM daily. The names of our 34 fallen brothers are inscribed on Panel 1W/Lines 15-22, at the center of the Memorial Wall.
Special Notes:
There is no seating in this grassy area so please plan to bring portable seats if necessary for your family members. The National Park Service does not allow balloons, alcoholic beverages or glass beverage containers. Public restrooms are available adjacent to our Memorial Ceremony location (see map below).
We hope you are already familiar with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - THE WALL OF FACES website, which is an excellent collection of photos, information, and personal tributes to your loved one, all of our Never Forgotten 34 fallen brothers, and all others who gave their life in service in Vietnam. If you have not yet visited this website, we encourage you to do so.
Transportation Options
If you are not departing on the charter bus from one of our event hotels, please plan ahead to assure you will reach our Memorial Ceremony location by 9:30 AM.
Note - No parking is available adjacent to the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The nearest public parking garage is located .5 mi from the Memorial. This site may be helpful in planning your parking options.
PARKING OPTIONS NEAREST THE VIETNAM MEMORIAL
Taxis, Uber, Lyft, etc. are available throughout the area. Prices vary. This convenient fare finder may be helpful as you plan your travel.
TAXI FARE FINDER
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DIRECTIONS & TRANSPORTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Parking is extremely limited along Constitution Avenue. Be sure to read the signs for restrictions
and time limits. Handicapped parking is available on the south side of the Lincoln Memorial.
Public transportation is the best option for reaching National Mall and Memorial Park sites easily and conveniently. There are many options to reach the memorial.
On the subway system, known as Metro, use the Foggy Bottom/GWU stop (Orange/Blue/Silver line), located approximately eight tenths of a mile from the memorial.
The National Mall Circulator Loop bus stops just north of the memorial, at 21st Street NW and Constitution Avenue NW, and provides easy access around the National Mall and convenient connections to other Circulator buses for visits to uptown sites.
Trains including Amtrak, MARC, and VRE service Union Station and/or L'Enfant Plaza in Washington, D.C.
