How many names are etched on the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, as of May 2017?

To all Vietnam veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice. It is a shame you were mistreated by so many when you returned home.

got it right but only knew it was in the high 50k range...so many ppl that never made it home and many of those who did return did not receive just recognition

...a direct rocket propelled grenade hit and was quickly enveloped by hostile automatic weapons and rocket fire from three sides. Despite the enemy barrage, Sergeant Strahin immediately began covering the hostile positions with suppressive fire and the other vehicles into an assault formation. Then, disregarding his own safety, he charged directly into the center of the enemy fortifications and used his main gun to destroy several hostile rocket propelled grenade teams and force many of the enemy out of their bunkers into the open. As a result of Sergeant Strahin's decisive and aggressive leadership, the planned enemy ambush was turned into a decisive friendly victory. Staff Sergeant Strahin's courage and unwavering...

Thank you for your service to all Vietnam veterans. Thank you to all who paid the ultimate sacrifice for this country, for our freedom and and with deep sorrow my apologies to the veterans who returned home to many such ungratefulness and disrespect that you did not deserve. We honor you and the service you gave

SILVER STAR-Arthur Ronald Strahin D.O.B. January 15, 1933. Home of record: Elizabeth, West Virginia Status: KIA. The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918(amended by an act of, July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star(Posthumously)to Staff Sergeant Arthur Ronald Strahin, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 17 April 1969 while serving as a tank commander with the 919th Engineer Company(Armored), 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date while he was leading an armored escort through dense jungle, his tank suddenly received.

...devotion to duty were keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

My maternal grandfather's name is one of the many on the wall, Sgt. Arthur Ronald Strahin, West Virginia/SSG 11 ARMD CAV REGT/VIETNAM SS BSM & 2 OLC 2 PH, b. January 15, 1933, d. April 29, 1969-KIA-received, posthumously, the Silver Star and Purple Heart medals. I never got to meet him, he died almost 10 years to the day before I was born (4-21-79).

IrrelevantCanary8537, I visited in March 2018... it is truly a breathtaking and heartbreaking site! May all our Service Men and Women from the past and present be honored for what they have given for our FREEDOM!!!

Saw the traveling Vietnam Wall outside in 100 degree weather. I went with my brother . The wall was sweating with sweat coming down. My brother said it looked like the wall was crying. Never forgot that. 😭

IrrelevantCanary8537, also visited the Vietnam Wall in 1994. my husband and I attended his 20-year Vietnam reunions. It was the most emotional thing I've ever experienced being at the wall with 200-plus Vietnam veterans my husband was a Marine 3 3 3 I placed my hand on the wall and thank God my husband's name was not on it. Thank you to all veterans of all branches of all wars

the highest number seemed right to me.

thank you all for your service never forget

Over 58000 young men dead over a war old men made for them

It is a simple but powerful monument. When I visited, there was silence.

Some American soldiers stayed in Nam, living there and had friends and family, would shy away from the Americans that came back to visit or there to look for them, ,watching documentaries show that happens in most war zones,,and it’s sad too for the soldiers family and friends who never had closure,

Now how was I supposed to know that?

#Lulu*51, definitely. They deserved so much better. 😔 💚

That is a war we fought with one hand tied behind our backs. The POTUS would not allow troops to pursue the enemy across country lines and halted efforts to neutralize the Sam sites in North Vietnam before they could become operational.

Terrible to know so many in number! Drafted! Killed! MIA! POWs! Never a War! & Then the ones who came back! Spit on!

Sadly the 'action' was not even declared a war. All that served were treated horribly. Many still suffer-SO SAD 😔

Will Hunting, Along with 2021 and headed to include 2022-SO VERY SAD!!!

I am lucky to have visited it twice-cried and prayed for all even one that I knew so well!

Thank you to all Viet Nam veterans and Viet Nam Era (VNE) veterans, those KIA & MIA, & their spouses and other family members for their sacrifices. VNE vets were involved in secret ops (eg. rescue missions) such that they could not even receive any recognition that they were VN vets even though they served during the war.

My brother's name is on the wall. RIP, I miss you eternally.

constantgamer0421, thank you constantgamer for that info. Medal of Honor winners get a lot of publicity, but winners of the Silver Star seem to get left behind. Sgt Strahin certainly deserves all the recognition and thanks we can give his memory ✝️

Player #4250921, 😥

My Dad is a Vietnam Vet

my uncle is on panel 2

the wall is a MUST see if you are in the DC area

ginger my husband was in Vietnam top-up till his death this past April, he had nightmares-some he's told me and other ones-unspeakable. The most hurtful pain was coming home spit on

Been there.. awesome place. Takes your breath away

Its a very Memorable Memorial...Just as touching as our 911 Memorial ...Never Forget.

kimsharkey625. It's a shame that so many died, but those who survived with injury and a life long battle without limbs ect.All who served and suffered should be recognize

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