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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Gary Sinise - AVDLM National Spokesperson

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

October 03, 2008

Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation announces 2008 3rd quarter results.

For the nine months ending September 30, 2008, net assets increased by $3.79 Mil to $7.69 Mil. Adding outstanding pledges and commitments, net assets now exceed $20,000,000, with $6.5 Mil remaining to fulfill the estimated construction budget.... more

September 08, 2008

Allen F. 'Gunner' Kent elected to Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation Board of Directors

Allen F. "Gunner" Kent was appointed adjutant general of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) in August 2005. Prior to this appointment he served as the Veterans Service Organization Liaison in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC from 1996-2005. ... more

August 12, 2008

President Bush Signs Legislation Authorizing American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin. Coin Honors America's Disabled Veterans and Supports Construction of National Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Delray Beach, Fla. - President Bush today signed legislation authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to mint an American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin in 2010. The bill unanimously passed the House and Senate last month.... more