On a high plateau in northern New Mexico is a Memorial to those men and women lost in the struggle in Vietnam. It is worthy of the attention of every American, young and old.
Just off highway 64, south of the NRA Whittington Center, overlooking two ski areas, the twin spires of the memorial reach for the sky. On top of the hill next to the spires is the building housing the pictures, uniforms, letters, tributes and a video room telling the story of Vietnam, (I had to leave this room before it was over). But the real story is in the personal notes pinned to the cork board. They are short, to the point, and sincere and very often full of tears from the person who wrote it.
Dr. David Westphal built this memorial for his son who gave his life in Vietnam in 1968. It is funded entirely with donations. It is worthy of the support of every American.
On a map of the U.S. is listed those numbers KIA and MIA from each state. Wyoming has KIA-119, and MIA-6. Is it any wonder that the chapel nestled between the twin spires is open 24/7?
If you ever travel I-25 south from Colorado take a right turn on US 64 at Raton and see this wonderful tribute to our men and women, and the cause they served so well....Medicineman!
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