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On Memorial Day, veterans, community leaders, elected officials, and Southern Oregon residents gathered in Medford to dedicate the Vietnam War Memorial Wall—a lasting tribute to the 58,479 Americans who gave their lives in service during the Vietnam War.

This video captures the dedication ceremony and the powerful stories behind the memorial, from reflections on sacrifice and the difficult homecoming many Vietnam veterans experienced to the remarkable 12-year community effort that brought the wall to life. More than a monument, the Vietnam Memorial Wall now stands as a place of remembrance, reflection, healing, and gratitude—ensuring that those who served, and those who never returned home, are never forgotten.

There is still time to become a permanent part of the Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit Memorial Wall.

For a limited time, engraved bricks are still available in the Memorial Plaza surrounding the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Medford. Whether you wish to honor a veteran, remember a loved one, recognize active military service, or show your support for those who served, a personalized brick creates a lasting tribute for generations to come.

Located at the base of the Wall, each engraved brick helps preserve the legacy of our nation’s heroes while supporting the ongoing mission of the Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit organization.

Availability is limited, and remaining spaces in the plaza are filling quickly. Reserve your commemorative brick today and leave a lasting message of honor, remembrance, and gratitude.

Order your brick online by clicking here

The Wall is up! We have some tidying up to do, but we’re so excited to share this with you!

“Operation: Final Step” is a presentation geared toward raising sufficient funds to prepare the future site and install the permanent Vietnam Memorial Wall at Lithia – Driveway Park in Medford, Oregon. This presentation outlines the project’s objectives, including creating a time capsule near the wall to hold unit patches from veterans who wish to be remembered. The initiative calls for donations of unit, organizational, or rocker patches, with a suggested contribution of $5 for each patch.

The memorial wall, a replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington D.C., has been purchased and stored at a local contractor’s headquarters. The wall spans 8 feet at the center, tapering to 2 feet on each chevron, totaling 360 feet. All 58,479 names on the wall will be displayed, aligned in the same order as the original memorial in Washington, D.C. The project also includes a kiosk system for locating names, a buried Purple Heart at the base of the wall, and a time capsule on the property.

The presentation introduces a local chapter of the Military Order of Purple Heart (MOPH) that donated a purple heart to be placed at the base of the memorial wall and provided the time capsule. The initiative offers recognition opportunities for corporations, individuals, and businesses contributing significantly to the project. There is also a section for purchased plaques to honor donors and the Vietnam Memorial Wall.

The organization behind the project is a licensed 501(c)(3) entity in Oregon with a solid reputation and an A+ rating from the Oregon Department of Justice. They have secured a lease agreement with the City of Medford for the memorial wall’s placement and have established operational guidelines. The presentation mentions that insurance is in place, and contractors, architects, and engineers are ready to proceed with a timeline, budget, and renderings.

The presentation concludes by emphasizing the personal significance of each name on the memorial wall, reflecting the sacrifices made by veterans. It notes that the names are listed chronologically by date of casualty, highlighting the presence of eight nurses’ names next to their fallen brothers on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Contact information and further details about the project are provided for those interested in getting involved or learning more.