“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Angel Fire”

Hardback and Paperback now available in the online store. Focused primarily on the Westphalls’ desperate battle to keep their chapel open between 1971 and 1982, the book’s brisk and moving narrative traces the memorial’s evolution from a personal act of family remembrance to its emergence as an iconic pilgrimage destination for thousands of Vietnam veterans.

Winner, BRLA 2020 Southwest Book Awards

ON THIS HALLOWED GROUND

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire, New Mexico. Supporting NM Veterans Services in the operation of the Memorial helps fulfill the Foundation’s purpose by providing a memorial to veterans and a Visitors Center that serve as a place for reunion, reflection, healing, and sharing of experiences; for educational displays; for Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies; and as a venue for other patriotic events.

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 17 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 17 Marines but all members of America’s armed forces.

WE ARE BACK OPEN – PLEASE COME SEE US!

The Visitors Center/Museum is open 9:00-4:00 daily and the Gift Shop is open 10:00-4:00. Chapel & Grounds open 24/7. In the Gift Shop, we are working to get through more than 500 emails and several online gift-shop orders – we appreciate your patience. Because of a family emergency, we are short-staffed in the Gift Shop, but Leanne will do her best to help you as quickly as possible. If you have questions, you may call DB or Ernie in the DVS office at 575-377-2293 OR Leanne in the DWVF Gift Shop at 575-377-6900.

We thank the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services for the good care they are taking of the Memorial – the roof repair construction, which kept us closed for about 6 weeks, was very involved, but now we have a leak-proof and very safe building and protected museum collection for years to come!

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