A Rockford Vietnam Veteran’s Special ‘In Memory’ Induction

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund 'In Memory Program' honors Vietnam vets who died as a result of their service but aren't eligible to be included on The Wall.

This Summer when 312 veteran's names are read on the East Knoll of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C., one of them will Rockford's Willis Harrison Taylor III. Willis served in the U.S. Marine Corps and died as a result of his service in the Vietnam War on November 22, 2012. The 'In Memory' program takes place on June 18, 2016

Last year's ceremony

According to wifr.com, since the beginning of the In Memory program in 1999, the names of all the honorees are read aloud and certificates with the honorees' names are placed at The Wall. These certificates are later collected by the National Park Service and stored in a permanent archive.

In 2004 a plaque honoring these veterans was made part of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial.

In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.

To see the names of other veteran's from Illinois who will be honored, click HERE.