“Through the testimonies of the living, we must preserve the legacies of our courageous deceased and their selfless actions to ensure their eternal memory.”
— Dr. Bruce HEILMAN, Ambassador
The Difference We Make
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Veterans Readiness
In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we are steadfastly committed to safeguarding the enduring legacy of those who valiantly and selflessly dedicated their lives to our nation. We acknowledge that their invaluable contributions must never be relegated to obscurity.
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Community Enrichment
The responsibility of society rests with the living to contribute their knowledge and expertise, thereby enriching it and upholding the enduring principles of duty, honor, and sacrifice. This collective effort ensures the preservation of these principles for future generations.
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Behavioral Health
We firmly believe that we have a moral obligation to support veterans in their efforts to heal the wounds of war as we reintegrate them into their former locations where the trauma developed, with a primary focus on the restoration of their psychological and emotional well-being.
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Heroes of World War II
Through battlefield pilgrimages, we guide veterans back to the places that shaped their service—where healing begins, heroes are honored, sacrifices preserved, memories rekindled, and future generations inspired to cherish and safeguard the enduring gift of freedom.
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Return to Vietnam
The return of veterans to Vietnam is a profound act of reconciliation—an enduring testament to courage, resilience, and humanity, where confronting the past becomes a path to healing, understanding, and the restoration of shared dignity, respect, and peace between former enemies.
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Connecting Generations
Born from veterans’ final wishes, Connecting Generations preserves freedom’s lessons through youth travel, remembrance, and intergenerational bonds that honor the Greatest Generation’s legacy and inspire gratitude, understanding, and service in those who carry their story forward.
Heroes of World War II Initiative.
Program #1: Educational Preservation
Summary: For more than twenty years, our battlefield return programs have stood as sacred pilgrimages—living memorials to the courage and sacrifice of America’s World War II generation. Provided at no cost, these journeys brought veterans back to historic battlefields to honor fallen comrades, find closure, and share their stories with future generations. As these pilgrimages come to a close, we offer our deepest gratitude to those who served and to the heroes who gave their lives for freedom. To ensure their legacies endure, we are establishing a media archive, library, and museum complex dedicated to preserving their voices, memories, and artifacts. This living repository will stand as a permanent tribute—a place where future generations can learn from their courage, draw inspiration from their service, and understand the enduring cost and value of liberty.
Program #2: Veteran Preservation
Return to Vietnam Initiative.
Summary: The War in Vietnam remains one of the most painful chapters of the twentieth century—a story still carried in the hearts of soldiers, families, and civilians on both sides of the Pacific. Its pain still lingers, yet within that pain lies the strength to heal and the courage to remember with compassion. This initiative is not just about returning to the places of the past, but about reaching across time and memory to honor every life touched by the war. It is a journey toward understanding, forgiveness, and renewal—a reminder that even after great suffering, our shared humanity can guide us toward peace and healing.
Program #3: Educational Enrichment
Connecting Generations Initiative.
Summary: The Connecting Generations Initiative stands as a living bridge between the defenders of freedom and today’s youth, dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of World War II through immersive, educational enrichment. By providing free, experiential learning opportunities that bring participants to the very sites where history was forged, the initiative transforms remembrance into understanding—allowing students and educators to engage directly with the stories, sacrifices, and values that shaped our world. Through these journeys, participants gain not only a profound appreciation for the enduring significance of freedom and courage, but also an inspired sense of responsibility to carry forward the lessons of the past into the promise of the future.
