Supports legislation condemning September 2007 acts of vandalism to Memorial

Washington, D.C.—After learning about an act of vandalism to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial that U.S. Park Police called a “terrible crime,” Congresswoman Virginia Foxx joined a bi-partisan group of more than 100 Representatives to denounce the vandalism to the Memorial in Washington, D.C. Foxx is an original co-sponsor of H Res 680, which condemns the actions of those who splashed an oily substance over much of the Wall in September.

“The veterans who gave their lives in Vietnam deserve the utmost respect,” Rep. Foxx said. “Purposely defacing a memorial that honors the sacrifice of these veterans is the epitome of despicable, and I hope those responsible are brought to justice.”

Police were first made aware of the vandalism on September 7. Park Service officials have indicated that they should eventually be able to repair the damage done to the wall.

“Our nation’s veterans represent what makes this country great,” Foxx said. “They gave of themselves, fighting to preserve freedom at great personal cost. The very least we can do is preserve their legacy and not allow senseless acts of vandalism to in any way detract from their examples of sacrifice.”

The Vietnam Memorial Wall celebrates its 25^th anniversary in November. The granite Wall is inscribed with more than 58,000 names of those killed or missing in the Vietnam War. Since it was completed in 1982, approximately 80 million people have visited the Wall to pay respect to those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.

Click here for more information about the recent vandalism to the Wall.

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