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Wall of Gratitude
Permanent Public Record
Permanent Public Record

Their
Names
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A permanent archive of every veteran honored by the people who knew them. Free to add. Free to search. Part of the founding record of the American Veteran Vault.

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Veterans Honored

The Wall of Gratitude is the permanent public archive of every veteran honored by the people who knew them. Vietnam. Desert Storm. Iraq. Afghanistan. Post-9/11. Every era of American service. You do not need to be a veteran to add a name.

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Sgt. Robert “Bobby” Martinez
US Army · Vietnam, 1969–1971
“He never talked about it much, but he gave everything.”
Submitted by Maria Martinez
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Staff Sgt. Darnell L. Jackson
US Army · Iraq, 2004–2006
“Two tours. Never complained. The proudest man I ever knew.”
Submitted by Lt. Cmdr. Sarah Jackson (Ret.)
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Cpl. James T. Whitfield
USMC · Korea, 1950–1952
Submitted by The Whitfield Family, Columbus OH
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael D. Chen
US Navy · Gulf War, 1991
“He served quietly and asked for nothing in return.”
Submitted by David Chen
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