The state of Nebraska now has a dedicated memorial for veterans of the Vietnam war.
The memorial’s grand opening was on Thursday, near the SumTur Amphitheater in Papillion, Nebraska (11691 S 108th St.) honoring the 396 Nebraska military personnel who were killed while fighting during the Vietnam War and an additional four Sailors from the USS Evans.
The Memorial includes an honor wall bearing their names; a restored UH-1 Huey helicopter and rescue display, 11 obelisks creating a historical journey through the events of the Vietnam War, flag poles for the flags of the United States, POW/MIA, and five branches of the U.S. Military, benches and greenspace for reflection and rest.
Technological enhancements were also installed to sustain the experience and viability of the Memorial long-term connected to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation (NVVMF.org)
Numerous officials from Nebraska delivered remarks at the event, including Governor Jim Pillen, former Nebraska-U.S. Senator and Vietnam Veteran Chuck Hagel, State Senator Mike McDonnell, and Papillion Mayor David Black.
See pictures from the memorial below.
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- Tom Stanton, KLIN News