Atlantic Cape Community College will host a week-long series of events from September 16–20, 2025, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. This special tribute honors the service and sacrifice of veterans who served during the Vietnam War Era, their families, and those who never returned home.
Held at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing campus at 5100 Black Horse Pike, the event is free and open to the public, with programming beginning daily at 12 p.m.
At the heart of the commemoration is the display of the 82-foot Vietnam Memorial Tribute Wall and Cost of Freedom panels, which will be available for viewing throughout the week. These moving exhibits offer a powerful, visual reminder of the sacrifices made by service members during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.
The event schedule includes:
September 16
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Arrival of the Vietnam Memorial Tribute Wall, escorted by the American Legion MC Riders and New Jersey State Troopers Caravan.
September 17
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Veterans Recognition Ceremony featuring the Navy Band Northeast.
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Special tribute to Alfred Cade, Brigadier General (ret.), honored posthumously.
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Distribution of tribute pins provided by the U.S. Department of Defense to Vietnam veterans and their families.
September 18
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Screening of the award-winning Vietnam War documentary, “A Place of Honor”.
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Tribute ceremony led by retired police and firefighters, followed by a presentation from New Jersey State Troopers.
September 19
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Tribute by the Gold Star and Blue Star Mothers in honor of POW/MIA service members.
September 20
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Closing Mass presented by the New Jersey Knights of Columbus at 4 p.m.
This commemorative week is made possible through the support of the Atlantic Cape Foundation and the Atlantic Cape Alumni Association, with generous sponsorship from local organizations including OceanFirst Bank, Caesars Atlantic City, Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law, and others.
In addition to honoring veterans, the event aims to educate the community—especially younger generations—about the Vietnam War and its enduring impact on American history and military families.
For more information or to make a donation in support of the event, contact Ray Willis at (609) 569-8685 or via email at rayrayrets48@gmail.com. Additional details are available at atlanticcape.edu/foundation.
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