David Westphall Veterans Foundation

Notices

The David Westphall Veterans Foundation is working in conjunction with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to call for photos and stories of the Vietnam Vets. The complete list of New Mexico Vietnam Vets can be browsed here. Any photos and stories you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

The Visitors Center is currently closed for renovations. Current schedule is to re-open in May 2010.

The Gift Shop is open and has moved across the street, entrance is before the main parking lot, hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

The Chapel and the grounds, as always, remain open to visitors.

The Foundation is maintaining normal office hours (9:00am - 5:00 pm) and can be reached via email at info@angelfirememorial.com and via phone at (575)-377-6900.

The purpose of the David Westphall Veterans Foundation is to honor America's veterans and members of its military forces by memorializing the sacrifices they have made and by recognizing the sense of duty and the courage they have displayed as they answered their country's call to arms.

This purpose is achieved primarily by supporting the mission of the the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park. The park provides a memorial to veterans and a Visitors Center that serve as a place for reunion, reflection, healing, and sharing of experiences.

The memorial was originally known as the Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel and had its origins in a battle near Con Thien, South Vietnam in which 16 men lost their lives. Among the men, was David Westphall, son of Victor and Jeanne Westphall. Thanks to their vision and determination the memorial exists today to honor not only these 16 Marines but all members of America's armed forces.

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