Remembrance Day Ceremony

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Foundation (NJVVMF) will hold its annual New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Remembrance Day ceremony on May 7 at 11 a.m. at the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial.

In 1991, the state legislature of New Jersey designated May 7 as New Jersey Vietnam Veteran's Remembrance Day to honor those who served in the military during the Vietnam Era, from 1959 to 1975. More than 200,000 New Jersey residents served in the armed forces during that time. 

This year’s Remembrance Day speaker is U.S. Representative Rush Hol. Also during this year’s ceremony, the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will be awarding a number of New Jersey State medals including the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. 

On May 7 only, the Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission will be free to all visitors. The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center is located adjacent to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial off the Garden State Parkway at exit 116 in Holmdel.  The Memorial is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The Museum & Educational Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For more information on the Memorial or Educational Center, call 732-335-0033 or visit www.njvvmf.org.