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Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War

Honoring Our Heroes

Join Us September 16-20, 2025

This September marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War - a pivotal chapter in American history that reshaped a generation and tested the nation’s conscience. We honor the service and sacrifice of those who fought, those who were lost, and those who came home to a country that didn’t always know how to welcome them.

Atlantic Cape is proud to host a weeklong Vietnam Memorial Wall Tribute, not only to commemorate this milestone but to recognize the many veterans in our own college community who served during this era. From solemn ceremonies to stirring tributes, we invite you to join us as we come together to remember, reflect, and give our veterans the honor they deserve.

All Events are Free and Open to the Public • Rain or Shine

PDF map of the Mays Landing campus


 

Schedule of Events

September 16-20

Tribute Wall and Cost of Freedom Panels

82 ft. Tribute Wall and Cost of Freedom panels on display on the Mays Landing campus quad.

On Display Every Day Starting at 12 p.m.


 

September 16

Arrival of Vietnam Memorial Tribute Wall

Arrival of Vietnam Memorial Tribute Wall by American Legion Riders and NJ State Troopers Caravan at the main entrance of the Mays Landing campus.

12 p.m.


 

September 17

Wreath Laying and Veterans Recognition Ceremony

Wreath Laying and Veterans Recognition Ceremony to honor those who served during the Vietnam War Era (1955-1975) featuring Navy Band Northeast. 

  • Honoring Alfred Cade, Brigadier General (ret.) posthumously
  • Tribute pins provided to Veterans and families by U.S. Department of Defense

Wreath Laying at Wall - 11 a.m.

Ceremony begins 12 p.m. - Building C - Theater


 

September 17

"A Place of Honor" Documentary Screening and Tribute

Screening of the Award-Winning Vietnam War Documentary, "A Place of Honor," will be held in the Student Center (G Building) at 12 p.m. Immediately following the screening, a ceremony by Atlantic County Retired Police & Firemen Assoc./NJ State Troopers Tribute will be held at the Memorial Wall on the Mays Landing quad at 1 p.m.

12 p.m. - Documentary screening, G Building - Student Center

1 p.m. - Tribute ceremony, Memorial Wall - Quad


 

September 18

Gold Star & Blue Star Mothers’ Honor POW/MIA

Ceremony will take place at the Wall in the Mays Landing quad.

12 p.m. 

 


 

September 19

New Jersey Knights of Columbus Mass

4 p.m. - Building C - Theater

 


 

We Thank Our Sponsors:

Gold Star Sponsors

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Bronze Star Sponsors

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Tribute Sponsors

American Legion Post 352 of Somers Point

Jewish War Veterans of America

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 of Somers Point

Knights of Columbus All Saints Council #6277

AtlantiCare

Knights of Columbus Sheehan Assembly #662

Atlantic Co. Retired Police & Firefighters

St. Katherine Drexel Knights of Columbus

David Abbamondi '72 Alumnus

VFW Post 220 of Mays Landing

Egg Harbor Twp. Submarine Veterans Base

VFW Post 1963 of Sea Isle City

In Memory of Victoria & Emidio Ciccone

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 228


For more details, please contact Ray Williams '72, at rayrutgers48@gmail.com or (609) 569-6868.

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