**READ: VVMF statement regarding In Memory and Father’s Day events the weekend of June 14, 2025**

Every Father’s Day, VVMF lays thousands of roses in remembrance of loved ones and friends. Some roses hold a personal message in honor of the fathers on The Wall, those who never had a chance to come home and start a family, and those who later died after the War ended.  Family, friends and visitors are invited to take part in laying roses. It is a breathtaking sight that demonstrates both the gratitude and the sacrifices of families impacted by war.

• Red roses symbolize those killed in action.
• Yellow roses symbolize those unaccounted for (missing in action / prisoners of war).
• White roses symbolize those who died after the War ended.

For photos and videos of the Father’s Day Rose Remembrance after the ceremony, check out our Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VietnamVeteransMemorialFund) and Instagram pages (https://www.instagram.com/vnveteransmemorial/).

HOW IT WORKS

Here is a brief overview of the Father’s Day Rose Remembrance and how to sponsor roses.    

1. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund orders thousands of roses to be placed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site on Father’s Day.
2. The roses are RED for those killed-in-action, YELLOW for those unaccounted for, and WHITE for those who returned home and later passed.
3. Individuals and groups who have sponsored roses and will be attending the event can write personalized messages at the event to affix to their roses.
4. Individuals and groups who sponsored roses but can not attend the event can submit messages that will be printed and placed on their roses.  These roses will be laid by VVMF on their behalf.

The Rose sponsorship period has ended.  Thank you to all of you who sponsored roses for the ceremony.