What is In Memory?
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Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. ​​​​​​​
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The plaque on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Washington, D.C. that honors these veterans was dedicated in 2004 and reads: In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.
In Memory was created in 1993 by the group – Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. VVMF began managing the program and hosting the ceremony in 1999. More than 7,000 veterans have been added to the In Memory Honor Roll since the program began.
To see all the honorees, please visit the In Memory Honor Roll.
In Memory Application
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DEADLINE: The 2026 National Ceremony deadline for submission is March 29, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered for the 2027 Ceremony.
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ELIGIBILITY: In Memory honors those who served in the Vietnam War, returned home, and later died.
Please have your veteran’s DD214 or other military-issued service record verifying their service in the Vietnam War, as well as their death certificate, ready to upload with this application.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is not an application to add a name to The Wall. For more information on adding a name to The Wall, visit this page.