Queens Vietnam Veterans Memorial

It was designed by Landscape Architects Denise Mattes and Frank Varro, and fabricated by Sprung Monuments, Corinthian Cast Stone Inc., and Barre Granite Association Inc.[1] Located at the northeastern corner of Elmhurst Park, it was announced in June 2017.

There is then a short statement honoring those veterans who have lost their lives after the war due to things ranging from PTSD to Agent Orange exposure side effects.

[9] The opposite granite wall has a drawing of Bamboo etched in its surface, with a bench where visitors can sit and view the names and history.

In the center of the elliptical space is a granite map showing the area around Vietnam, with several places mentioned in the historical text marked as well.

She, along with the New York City Parks Department, Queens veterans, various elected officials, and community leaders broke ground for its construction.

View of the Memorial from the Entry to Elmhurst Park