Link to Warriors Remembered

There is now a new page on www.warriorsremembered.com that shows links to other memorial websites. If you would like to link with Warriors Remembered please contact the author for code that you can post on your memorial webpage and to send your link to him.

Warriors Remembered upcoming events

I will be touring the Gulf Coast with presentations on Warriors Remembered over the next two weeks.
Tues May 17 – presentation to the South Alabama Veterans Council in Mobile at 9 am (Tiny Diny restaurant)
Wed May 18 – taping “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” for PBS WSRE Pensacola to be aired at a time TBD
Fri May 20 – TV appearance on “Dayside” – with Sue Straughn WEAR, ABC ch 3, Pensacola
— possible interview for the evening news
Sat May 21 – Discovery Saturday presentation at 10 am at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola on the Memorials of Warriors Remembered
Sun May 22 – presentations at the USS Alabama Battleship Park, Mobile from 1-4 pm
All presentations will be accompanied by book signings. Additional radio interviews are pending.
And look for interviews in the local newspapers including the Gosport of Pensacola Naval Air Station.
Please come and visit if you are in the area and spread the word among your friends.

Warriors Remembered — Reader Comments

Reader comments on Warriors Remembered have been overwhelmingly positive and heartfelt.  Comments like: “helped me understand years of guilt feelings”, “Very emotional! Thank you for taking this journey.” “a valuable record that will ensure these memorials are never forgotten”.  There is a new page on the www.warriorsremembered.com that captures additional comments.  Please visit and add your own.

Senate Declares March 30th “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”

        Washington D.C – The U.S. Senate on March 8 declared March 30th
as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” agreeing unanimously to a
resolution introduced by Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Ranking Member
of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
        
        On March 30, 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under
the terms of the Treaty of Paris. This March 30th, the Senate has
encouraged Americans across the country to recognize Vietnam veterans
for their sacrifice and demonstrate a warm welcome to these soldiers who
returned from war to a politically divided country.
        
        “I’m pleased that the Senate has agreed to set aside a day to
give our Vietnam veterans a warm, long-overdue welcome home. I strongly
encourage communities throughout North Carolina and across the country
to observe this day with activities and events that honor these veterans
for their service. It’s time they receive the recognition they have
earned and deserve. This day also provides our nation with an important
teaching moment. Never again should our men and women serving in the
armed forces receive the same treatment as those returning from
Vietnam,” said Senator Richard Burr.
        
        Senator Burr introduced the resolution for the second
consecutive year on February 16, 2011. For Senator Burr’s remarks on the
introduction of the resolution, click here
<http://www.veterans.senate.gov/rankingmember/ranking-press-releases.cfm
?action=release.display&release_id=5406b369-9d62-4ce8-9b33-217abc5ed373>
.
        
        The United States became involved in Vietnam because
policy-makers believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist
government, communism would spread throughout the rest of Southeast
Asia. The US Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South
Vietnamese in 1961, and in 1965, ground combat troops were sent into
Vietnam. On March 30, 1973, after many years of combat, all US troops
withdrew. More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces
lost their lives and more than 300,000 were wounded in Vietnam.
        
        Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (R-MS), James Inhofe
(R-OK), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) co-sponsored
the legislation. The resolution now moves to the House of
Representatives for consideration.

Warriors Remembered Author discussed Mississippi Vietnam memorial

Author Al Nahas recounts the story of a unique memorial in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.  It brings true meaning to the book title, We Were Soldiers Once … and Young.  Every memorial in Warriors Remembered is unique; this one really hits home.

A most amazing photo of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from Warriors Remembered.

This photo of The Wall that is totally different from any other I have seen.  This photo has not been photoshopped.  The surviving warrior appears leave this earth as he joins his fallen comrades in The Wall.  The Wall is truly a place of many wonders. (The same photo in Warriors Remembered has had some color adjustment, but the effect is identical.)

Warriors Remembered at American Legion Spring Festival this Saturday

I will be at the American Legion Post 472 Spring Festival this Saturday from 11 to 4 with a booth for Warriors Remembered.  Live bands and lots of food.  Please come visit at 7599 Ave C off I-45 at Wayside.  Hope for good weather.

Warriors Remembered presentation on 17 Feb very well received.

Had a very sucessful presentation on Warriors Remembered to a breakfast gathering of about 60 people at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church last Thursday. Sucess measured in the emotional response from veterans and non-veterans alike. Every presentation helps to spread the word to more veterans that this documentary of memorials is available. Special thanks to Bob Lowe for the invitation.

Warriors Remembered is now in the Soldier Store in the National Infantry Museum

Warriors Remembered is now on the shelves of the Soldier Store in the National Infantry Museum in Fort Benning/Columbus, Georgia.  In partnership with world renowned outfitter Ranger Joe’s, I am very proud to bring this documentary of 100 Vietnam veterans memorials from 50 states to the Home of the Infantry.  If you have not yet visited this new museum, it is definitely worth a trip.

Warriors Remembered now in Angel Fire Gift Shop

Warriors Remembered is now on the shelves of the Angel Fire Gift Shop near Taos, New Mexico.  As one of the three memorials that were the impetus for my beginning the Warriors Remembered journey, I am very proud to have partnered with the David Westphall Veterans Foundation to carry the completed book.