Please join us for a dedication ceremony on Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at VASJ
The summer of 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the announced escalation of the war in Vietnam. For several years following that announcement, many Vikings answered the call and enlisted or were drafted into military service for their country. Of those Vikings who served, six were killed in action and
A permanent memorial recognizing those Vikings who
The monument will recognize all who served, including alums from Villa Angela Academy, St. Joseph High School and Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, with special commemoration of the six Vikings killed in action:
Raymond Chasser '65
William Dimagard '63
Robert Jindra '65
Robert Murphy Jr. '64
Steven Mylant '64
John Petric '55
The memorial will read: "DEDICATED TO ALL VIKINGS WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY, TO THOSE WHO CARRY THE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WOUNDS OF WAR, AND TO THESE WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER."
We are soliciting donations to defray the material, installation, and landscaping costs associated with this memorial. If you wish to help, please click here to make a donation online, listing Veterans Memorial in the designation line. Checks may also be mailed to VASJ (18491 Lakeshore Blvd. Cleveland 44119) with Veterans Memorial listed in the memo line.