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FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS - CONCEPT SITE PLAN
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is truly one of city’s hidden treasures.
For veterans, it recalls the 646 Philadelphians who lost their lives in one of the most protracted conflicts in American history.
For many others, the Memorial goes unnoticed and rarely is a visitor’s destination.
In large part, this stems from the enclosed nature of the Memorial,
a reflection of the special reverence sought by Vietnam veterans who often believed
their service was either ignored or slighted.
Unfortunately, the secluded Memorial also served to breed
vandalism and vulgar behavior
that desecrates this hallowed ground.
Opening the Spruce Street side of the Memorial would not only expose and deter these shameful acts,
but would also create a more accessible and inviting Memorial for the general public.
In time, Vietnam veterans, just like their Korean and World War II brethren,
will fade away and it will be important for new generations
to discover and appreciate anew the sacrifice of these noble Americans.
 The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on October 26, 1987.
It is our symbol to the world that we are
proud of our 646 brothers who gave their lives unselfishly.
We must never forget them.
In October, 1997 we re-dedicated the memorial in ceremonies
that lasted 3 days as we celebrated the
10th Anniversary of our Memorial.
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