Disabled Military Veterans War Memorial - The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, Washington D.C.

An Honor Earned: The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

Throughout our nation’s history, service men and women have gone bravely into battle, risking their lives and livelihoods, sacrificing their safety to defend America. When their duty is done, many return home to life as it was. Sadly, for over 3 million veterans seriously injured in the line of duty, leaving the battlefield does not mark the end of conflict. These permanently disabled heroes often carry home life-altering disabilities – stern reminders of the price of freedom.

America’s disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them.

For the first time, America will pay tribute to some of our most courageous heroes – our disabled veterans. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will celebrate those men and women who may be broken in body – but never in spirit.

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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

May 12, 2009

LOCAL WENDY'S FRANCHISEE PARTNERS WITH THE DISABLED VETERANS' LIFE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR SUMMER FUNDRAISING PROMOTION

Get 'em while they're hot...or cold. In honor of Memorial Day, participating Wendy's restaurants in the Washington D.C./Baltimore/Salisbury metro areas are teaming up with The Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization created to raise funds for the first national memorial honoring disabled veterans. Starting May 22, 2009, limited edition collector's mugs, suitable for hot and cold use and includes Wendy's coupons valuing $1.50, will be available for $2.99 with all proceeds going to The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial. The promotion will continue through July 4, 2009. ... more

May 08, 2009

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Kenneth G. Musselmann, a Director of the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation.

Ken, a resident of Los Alamitos, CA, lost both his legs to gunshot wounds and a land mine explosion in Vietnam. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his heroism. Ken was the DAV National Commander (1986-87) and an Adjutant of the DAV Department of California from 1989 to 2008. ... more

April 29, 2009

DEERFIELD BEACH DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO FUND NATION'S FIRST MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO DISABLED VETERANS

The Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the public funds needed to design, build and permanently maintain the nation's first memorial dedicated to disabled veterans, announced today the generous donation of $5,000 from the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Gold Coast Chapter 133 of Deerfield Beach.... more