From Teachers

"North Warren Regional School wishes to express appreciation to the staff at the Vietnam Era Museum and Educational Center and to the veterans for making our day at the museum and memorial a wonderful and unforgettable experience. The museum, with the two concurrent historical timelines, offered and excellent overview of the history of the Vietnam Era. The memorial and symbolism around it was breathtakingly beautiful and well planned.

We wish to thank the two veterans for their donation of time to help our students understand this piece of history but even more so to thank them for putting their lives on the line for our freedom and for human rights issues far away.

Please give the veterans these pictures and our appreciation goes out to everyone involved in making this happen."

Juliana R., North Warren Regional School


"A very special thanks to you for taking time to escort my students through the Memorial and museum. Your willingness to be honest and not "sugarcoat" your experience in the Vietnam Ear made a lasting impression on the students. This was my second visit to the Memorial and Educational Center, and it is remarkable to me that no matter how much teaching material we access about the sixties era, it isn‘t until we return from Holmdel that the kids can really make sense of it.

In this new era in which we live, the history of our country and our world must be taught to our students in a way in which they can connect and find relevance in the lessons. I hope you know the importance of the history and life-lessons you‘ve given my students."

Paula G., Egg Harbor Township High School

From Students

"Thank you for talking to our school about the Memorial and your experiences in Vietnam. The Memorial is incredible and I have never seen anything like it. I really appreciate you taking time to talk to us and explain about the war. It was great for me to learn more about our country‘s history, especially in such a remarkable way.

The letter to and from Vietnam especially caught my attention. I never knew that the war could be so moving and sad. Some of these letters really gave me a great insight into what living in that era was like. One of the letters particularly made me appreciate your time and energy. It was about a woman who was congratulating her son that he would soon be a father. Five weeks later he was killed in a battle. This gave me a glimpse into how the war affected people of all ages and that it still does.

Before I went on this trip, I really did not have an idea of how hard the war was for veterans. I know now that people are still influenced by the conflict in many ways and it gave me a good understanding of our country‘s history."

Laura I., Long Valley Middle School

"You are the living memories of those who fought and died for their country. By the end of the war, the entire conflict was considered a mistake by many. Many of the soldiers, no doubt, had no idea what they were fighting for, dying for. People like you keep the memories alive. And with these memories, hopefully, we will not repeat this mistake. On behalf of the Princeton Day School middle school, I thank you. You have shown me the meaning of both patriotism and oppression."

Lon J., Princeton Day School