Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial is a newly formed, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Perryville, Missouri, that is dedicated to honoring our nation’s veterans. The memorial began as the vision of several local veterans and citizens who wanted to honor and respect their fellow brothers-and sisters-in-arms, including those currently serving. The organization broke ground on the veteran’s memorial outside of Perryville in March of 2017.

One of the founding members and largest donors, Jim Eddleman, fought valiantly in the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam conflict.  He carried several – severely wounded – to the medevac helicopter.

Jim told himself in 1968, that if he survived, he would one day do something to honor his comrades and others who’ve served this country. Over the years, he experienced financial success and is now finally able to fulfill the pledge he made in Vietnam.

After talking with friends and fellow veterans, he decided that  Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial would be his way of providing a lasting tribute to America’s veterans.

In addition to his significant contribution to the memorial, as well as donating 46 acres of land that has been in his family for three generations, Jim hopes his story will be an inspiration for others to not just support the memorial, but honor those who have served.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica is a full-scale black granite sister wall to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, identical to that on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The campus also features a Welcome Center, and a Veterans and Military Museum containing artifacts from the past through today. Exhibits will guide visitors through America’s history, commemorating veterans through stories of strength, triumph and bravery.

There is no entry fee, but if you have the means, a $10 donation per person is requested. America’s Wall and other outdoor areas are accessible year-round, day and night.

Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial

1172 Veterans Memorial Parkway

Perryville, MO 63775

573-547-2035  •  E-mail info@mnvmfund.org.

You can follow their progress on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

SOURCE: www.mnvmfund.org