Milford Vietnam Veterans Memorial Nears Completion; Community invited to Dedication Nov. 11

MILFORD, NH — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee is proud to announce that construction of the long-awaited Milford Vietnam Veterans Memorial is nearing completion.

Created to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the memorial will stand as a lasting tribute to those who served, sacrificed, and came home to build our community. With the dedication ceremony set for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the final phase is underway. Local volunteers, businesses, and civic leaders have given time, skill, and heart to bring this vision to life. The Milford High School Marching Band, a Color Guard, local ministers, veterans, and public officials are preparing a meaningful ceremony to mark this historic moment.

Ceremonies begin at the Milford Oval at 11 a.m. Dedication is at 1 Union St. at 11:30 a.m. Free parking will be available at the First Congregational Church, 10 Union St.

The Committee is now seeking community help to close a $20,000 funding gap for materials and contracted work. Every contribution, large or small, moves the project closer to completion and ensures that this memorial will stand strong for generations to come.

How to Help

Donations may be sent to “Vietnam Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 7252, Milford, NH 03055” or made online at gofundme.com. Search for the Milford, NH Vietnam Memorial Gold Sponsors contributing $5,000 or more will be honored on a plaque near the memorial.

“This project is more than granite, brick and bronze — it’s about gratitude, healing, and remembrance,” said a Committee spokesperson. “It’s our community’s promise that we will never forget.”

Submitted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee