Vietnam Memorial in Santa Fe

Not far from the Plaza stands The Vietnam Memorial.  Although I tried to get more information regarding its conception and history, I could find no information on the internet. Perhaps someone can fill me in?!

 

Vietnam Memorial-Angel Fire, New Mexico

During this holy season of Easter and Passover, I'd like to dedicate today's post to those men and women who have served in Vietnam and will not be here to enjoy the holidays with their families.

Partially covered in snow, the Vietnam Memorial  near Angel Fire, New Mexico, is a strikingly, stark building which is sobering to view and experience. On the grounds are a  helicopter used during the war and a statue of a young soldier writing home. Objects in the small chapel have been left by loved ones.

 

At the sight of the heavenly throne

Ezekiel fell on his face,

but the voice of God

commanded, "Son of man, stand

upon your feet and I will speak with you."

 If we are to

stand on our feet in the

presence of God, what, then,

is one man that he should

debase the dignity of another?

by David Westphall, inscribed on the wall of the chapel.

To read a personal story and more photos about the memorial, how and why it was established by one set of grieving parents, click here.