FOR THOSE WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM

* DEDICATED TO THE STUDENTS OF WASHBURN UNIVERSITY WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES WITH DIGNITY, HONOR, AND SACRIFICE IN THE VIETNAM CONFLICT *


Image of Washburn University Vietnam Veterans Memorial


 


WASHBURN UNIVERSITYS' VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL

Located on the Washburn University Campus, at the SW corner of 18th and College, in Topeka, Kansas, the Memorial lists the names of the Washburn students who died during the Vietnam War. In the future, there will be links providing additional information concerning the honorees. In addition to the names of the students of Washburn University that died in the conflict, the names of all casualties of Shawnee County, Kansas, have been included in the list of names

The Memorial, dedicated November 11, 1988, was created as a result of the concerns of 10 students who were Vietnam veterans, and now retired faculty member Lee Dodson. During the conflict, Mr. Dodson corresponded with many of his students who were in Vietnam, offering support, and a link to "HOME". It is to the memory of those who did not return, and the efforts of those 10 students, and Mr. Lee Dodson , this tribute is dedicated.

The Vietnam Memorial is one of five military memorials on the university campus. Three plaques are located in the "Memorial Student Union". These plaques commemorate the casualties of WWI, WWII, and Korea. The fifth memorial plaque, dedicated by President Taft, is attached to a granite boulder placed on the north side of the main campus flag poles. This memorial is in honor of the Veterans of the Civil War.


As a result of the notice in the local newspaper, I have been asked to provide a link to the

Mobile Riverine Force Association.

ATTENTION ALL 9th INFANTRY VETS!!!

I am always very willing to pass along any information concerning Vietnam Vets, and all the men and women who have been there for us when they were needed.

A "SALUTE" to all Veterans from all of us here at Washburn University!!!!



 

VIETNAM VETERANS' HOME PAGE

Come on, let's go visit the "MOTHER OF ALL HOME PAGES" . Information and stories of "THE WALL", and links to Memorials around the world are available on this wonderful site.


 

Additional Memorials Around The World

A great site to visit, with information concerning additional memorials in the United States, and around the world. Heading off for a vacation? Perhaps a side-trip to one, or more, of these Memorials will add a special touch to your trip!

[Washburn University, 1700 College, Topeka, Kansas, USA 785.231.1010]Please send comments to Bill Schultz.