by Michael Murphy | 09/20/2024 | Memorial News
POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony and Candlelight Vigil On September 20, 2024, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) held a moving Candlelight Vigil in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day. Veterans, families, and members of the community gathered in remembrance of...
by Michael Murphy | 08/10/2024 | Memorial News
Honoring Heroes: Agent Orange Awareness Day at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial On August 10, 2024, the serene grounds of Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial became a place of reflection, remembrance, and deep gratitude as we gathered for...
by Michael Murphy | 06/09/2024 | Memorial News
Honoring the Legacy: The Old Guard Statue Ceremony at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial On June 9, 2024, a momentous event took place at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) in Perryville, Missouri. Veterans, active-duty service members,...
by Michael Murphy | 04/08/2024 | Memorial News
Soaring to New Heights: A Hot Air Balloon Adventure on Solar Eclipse Weekend As the world prepared to witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of a solar eclipse, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial decided to add an extra dash of excitement to the celestial event by...
by Michael Murphy | 03/29/2024 | Memorial News
Honoring the Sacrifice: National Vietnam War Veterans Day and the Vital Role of Veterans In the annals of history, few conflicts have left as profound an impact on a nation’s psyche as the Vietnam War did on the United States. Lasting from 1955 to 1975, this...
by Michael Murphy | 02/24/2024 | Memorial News
Saturday, February 24th, Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) held its first ever Kids Day! Over 125 people participated including moms, dads, grandparents, and kids. We explored the daily life of a service member in World War I. Kids were able to...