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

Day One - September 16, 2025

Day One of the American Veteran Traveling Tribute & The Traveling Wall at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus, marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, began with an escort by the American Legion Riders and New Jersey State Police. Veterans and volunteers set up the Wall in the Quad, followed by an opening ceremony in Walter E. Edge Theater honoring veterans, their families, and Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran received a commemorative pin. 

Day Two - September 17, 2025

Marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, Day Two featured a VFW memorial service and wreath laying at G Building and in the Quad, followed by a plaque unveiling with our Alumni Veterans and President Dr. Barbara Gaba thanking the College for bringing this program to campus. The day concluded in the Walter E. Edge Theater, where Brig. Gen. Alfred J. Cade’s family accepted a tribute plaque and a glass “Indispensable Thank You” from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, and veteran Paul Sutton addressed the audience. Pins were presented to all veterans and family representatives. Events run through Saturday and are free to the public.

Day Three - September 18, 2025

Day Three of the Vietnam War Memorial Mobile Wall week-long event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the conflict at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus featured a viewing of the three-time award-winning Vietnam War documentary film, “A Place of Honor” in the Student Center. A ceremony outside of G Building followed as veterans, and the families of loved ones who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice, were honored and presented with pins commemorating their service.

Day Four - September 19, 2025

On day four at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus last week, South Jersey Quilts of Valor presented handmade quilts to five veterans. In honor of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a ceremony honored Gold and Blue Star Mothers, and the POW/MIA Chair of Honor was unveiled in the Quad. The American Gold Star Mothers of New Jersey also presented Atlantic Cape President Dr. Barbara Gaba with a flag recognizing the sacrifices of U.S. service members.

Day Five - September 20, 2025

Day Five and the final day of the Vietnam War Memorial Mobile Wall week-long event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the conflict at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus featured the Children’s Choir of Southern New Jersey performing the national anthem, “God Bless America,” “America the Beautiful,” “Amazing Grace,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” and “Seasons of Love” in the Quad for those in attendance.

The Knights of Columbus held a memorial mass in Walter E. Edge Theater before all were led into the Quad by the sounds of bagpipes for the formal closing ceremony and departure of the Wall.