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TOP Vietnam Veterans is a nonprofit organization founded in 1998 by a Marine Vietnam veteran, as a means to help veterans, their families, and surviving family members recover from the trauma of the Vietnam war. Through a comprehensive program, Vietnam veterans and family members, confront their issues related to Vietnam, find closure and heal.
2003 Tours Of Peace participants at the Citadel in Hue.
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TOP Vets is now accepting applications for the March 2004 Tour Of Peace. Tours Of Peace
Vietnam Veterans and families have opportunities to participate in a Tour Of Peace to Vietnam, or a trip to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Montagnard villagers say "Cam on . . . tam biet"-- thanking
and bidding farewell to TOP after receiving clothing and healthcare.
The Wall Tour
A trip to "The Wall" is a profound experience for Vietnam Veterans and families. It is a means of closure, and a way to remember and honor those who gave all.
Tours of Peace in VietnamVeterans and family members see Vietnam as it is today, while visiting areas in which they served. They visit with former South Vietnamese who still feel a bond with Americans, and meet North Vietnamese who want to reach out to former enemies. An important component of these trips is the humanitarian projects conducted in areas relevant to each trip participant. In addition to providing a rich cultural experience, TOP gives veterans the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions in Vietnam, then and now.
"TOP Vietnam Veterans made it possible for me to return to Vietnam. I was empowered to exorcise my Vietnam demons, turn the page and get on with the rest of my life." Richard L.
Vietnam Vet,
TOP Vietnam Veteran program participant
Upcoming Tours to Vietnam & The WallTOP Vietnam Veterans is taking applications for their 2004 Tours of Peace, and trips to The Wall. Groups are small in order to personalize and customize the experience for each participant.
Costs for the 2-week Tour of Vietnam generally runs approximately $3,000. (A limited number of sponsorships are available for those with financial hardship.) This price includes supporting therapy, immunizations, malaria medication, visa, international & domestic airfares, ground transportation throughout Vietnam, meals, lodging, guide/interpreter, driver, admission to tourist attractions, video of the trip, and TOP T-shirt & hat. TOP Vietnam Veterans is not a tourist company, and makes no profit on these trips. This price covers costs only.
The number of participants and sponsorships for Vietnam travel and trips to The Wall are limited, applications should be submitted as early as possible.
TOP needs contributions to help sponsor tour participants.
You can help by clicking here.
 Army Veteran, Ken, with a handicapped child in an orphanage in Hoi An. |
 Meet Kristy, daughter of a deceased Vietnam veteran, and mother of two. She got to know and understand her father better in Vietnam on a recent Tour of Peace. |
| "I now have
beautiful memories which have balanced many of my horrible ones. I
want to go back for more." John, Colorado, Army veteran |
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