It’s a beautiful memorial. Being local to Virginia Beach, I’ve passed this memorial almost daily most of my life. It wasn’t until 2020 I actually stopped to see what the memorial was all about and pay my respects to great men I’ve known that didn’t make it home. The memorial park is nice and peaceful, though the pathway is cracked and worn. The NAS Oceana airfield right there so there is always a chance you’ll see jets flying right overhead. I hear they put in a new flagpole, which is cool. Old Glory...
Read moreThe Flame IS NOT ACTIVE AT THIS TIME!!!! The sign says the Monument is undergoing repairs but there ISN'T ANY EVIDENCE OF ANY REPAIRS GOING ON ANYWHERE WHATSOEVER. The sign also says that the Flame of Hope has been temporarily moved to the Chapel of the Good Shepherd on the NAS, THAT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC but the sign does not inform the public of that!!!!!!!!! Waste of time and effort!!!!!...
Read moreEVERYONE needs to see and read the story behind this small tribute to the amazing men and women of the Vietnam war and ALL wars who's lives were given to go and serve this wonderful country because it is what are earthly and country leaders thought was needed. All I can say is thank you to you and your families. Much appreciation and gratitude from the...
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