Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park, War memorial in Angel Fire, United States.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a state park in Angel Fire featuring a white chapel with the Sangre de Cristo Mountains as a backdrop, designed as a space for remembrance. The complex includes a visitor center, memorial gardens, and exhibition areas spread across the grounds.
The memorial began in 1968 following the death of Marine Lieutenant Victor David Westphall III in Vietnam, with his parents funding the project using his life insurance. This personal act of remembrance grew into a larger commemoration for all veterans.
The memorial serves as a space where visitors pause to honor fallen soldiers, with displays connecting them to personal stories and the lives of those who served. Names and objects throughout the site help people reflect on the human cost of conflict.
The site has walking trails, a gift shop, and restroom facilities easily accessible throughout the grounds. Parking is available near Country Club Road for convenient access to all areas.
The complex displays an actual Bell UH-1 Huey helicopter, the aircraft commonly used during the war, giving visitors a direct look at military equipment of that era. Life-size sculptures and a special table honoring those never found complete the display.
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