forgotten warriors

My sister, brother-in-law, two cousins and I visited on August 23, 2014. My father, who served two tours in Vietnam and passed in 2012 didn't speak much of his service, perhaps because he had only daughters. This museum is a great tribute to those who served and came home and those who served and did not come home and an awesome education for everyone.

I still remember my draft lottery number - 172. This exhibit floored me and it gave me insight on things I never knew. to the young, this exhibit may not mean much. But to folks our age, it was an eye opener. I never knew of the Empty Table tradition - however, once I saw it - I couldn't move away from it. Must have stood there for at least three minutes not knowing what to think. This entire exhibit was very tough to take for me ...and it shows that maybe i wasn't as smart about this as I thought.So, the wife and I did one nice thing (we hope) - and we hope others will as well. For a $15 dollar donation, you receive a teddy bear from one of the branches of the Armed Services. do yourself a favor - make the donation, then tell the nice lady at the entrance to give your bear to the next little kid she feels would appreciate it. She was only to glad to do so for us.

As a Vietnam veteran, I was not enthusiastic about visiting this museum until I got there. The area is relatively small, but packed with interesting equipment and memorabilia. The museum included many items that would be very familiar to anyone who served. While I visited I ran into a Canadian family with teenagers who had questions from their study of the conflict in history class. For me, the time was well spent.

This is a unique museum started by a dedicated Viet Nam veteran and it contains an outdoor area with a variety of military vehicles including a Navy river patrol boat and an inside area with a tremendous variety of donated items from the Viet Nam and Korean war conflicts. The inside displays provide an intimate glimpse into the daily life of members of all branches of the service that were “in country”. For Viet Nam veterans it will be a reminder of some of the worst days and some of the best days of our lives. For others that were not veterans it helps to provide insight into the misunderstood time in our history that was the Viet Nam era.The museum is located a short walk across the street from the Naval Air Station – Wildwood Museum. There is no admission charge, donations from visitors are appreciated. This museum is definitely a “labor of love” and is not to be missed. Be sure to check their website for days and hours of operation.

This museum is located next to the Aviation Museum and both are certainly worth the visit. As a former active Marine, I truly appreciated seeing all of the donated memorabilia from all branches of the service who participated in the Vietnam War. I got to see some items that I had actually used in the field decades ago. This is a special place, especially if you have ever served your country.

The FW.V.M. is just a short walk from the NAS Wildwood Museum. The complete collection is made of items/exhibits donated by veterans of both the Korean & Vietnam wars. Outside is a collection of weapons and vehicles. These include:An 8 inch howiter.A home made six barrel rocket launcher armored vehicle.Vietnam river rat partol boat.10 wheel cargo truck & trailer.Trailer with a diesel generator.A 10-12 foot high outpost watch tower.Nearby is memorial in stone to all soldiers fallen in battle from Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Ocean City Tuckahoe, Villa, Mayville & Lower Township.Inside the small museum are a very large number of glass cases. These cases contain photos, lettles, ,weapons, models of aircraft, shipss & armored vehicles, medals, booby traps. On one wall is completely covered with shirts & jackets. The cases are quite detailed.A visit can be very emotional to any military person, with visit probably lasting 30-40 minutes, if they take the time to view the entire museum. No admission, however donations are appreciated. I was the only visitor at the time. The owner, a Vietnam veteran, will accept any item from Korea & Vietnam.I sent four books that were in the Vietnam era for the museum's future library.If a visitor checks out the NAS Museum, leave your vehicle in the NAS parking lot, which I did, & walk just 100 yards to the Forgotten Warriors. Probably any veteran from either war will enjoy a visit. I recommand a visit, veteran or not.Jack L., Syacuse, Nre York.

Lots to see. I was impressed with the fact that much of what you see has been donated by people who were there. It is a very personal experience to these are all real people, not abstractions. The displays also include tribute to those who served ion Koea, during and after the conflict there.

We came across this museum on our way to the Aviation Museum. There was a balance of photos, and personal histories, along with re-creations and actual military equipment, and artifacts brought or sent home from the war. Outside, on the grounds they had military equipment from Viet Nam. There were Veterans on site to answer questions and share their stories. Our 14 year old son was as captivated as we were.The men and women who put this place together were there and want their brothers and sisters to be remembered. There is no greater honor than that. What an impressive place!

My husband and I came across the Forgotten Warriors museum as we were leaving the NAS Aviation Museum in Cape May. Although the Aviation Museum was great, it did not move us as did the veterans museum. The collection of artifacts, pictures, etc. is amazing, as is the dedication of the veterans who staff the museum. What is different about this museum is the feeling you get walking through it and speaking with the vets; it's hard to put into words - "inspirational, with a strong sense of honor" comes to mind, but even those words do not do it justice. What is also amazing is that the veterans have donated or bought back the items on display. This museum should be placed in highest regard and publicized so more people can experience it and pay tribute to the VN and Korean veterans. I should have said this to the veterans when I visited - Thank you for your service; you are not forgotten.

My boyfriend is going to school to study history, and he LOVED this museum. The artifacts and displays even kept my interest. If you don't love history and have interest in the war, it might be boring for you. Its pretty boring for kids too. But the displays are an excellent commemoration to the soldiers. My first visit here was when the museum was in little trailers. I visited again and was shocked at the expansion! I am so glad this place is still around.No fee to enter, but donations are gladly accepted.

You will not forget your visit to this gem of a museum. There are memorabilia and artifacts from several wars and police actions. All greatly cared for and displayed with pride and reverance. Tucked away in the Cape May County Airport, it's worth the trip. We went back and I gave the gentleman who runs the museum my POW bracelet that I wore all thru high school. He tagged it right away and put it in his display case. The outside has changed over the years, the mural, the tank, the huey, the sniper stand.....I would bet this could be a very emotional experience for our veterans but a gratifying one to know that people haven't forgotten them!

I've been to many museums in my life, but I've never been to one like Forgotten Warriors at the Cape May Airport, just north of Cape May city. The building is not as large as other museums, but it's loaded with authentic artifacts from the war and powerful displays. The museum is run by a gentleman who is a Vietnam Veteran himself and it's very clear how much he cares about what he does. When I visited, he stopped the work he was doing on a display and took the time to walk with me around the museum and answer my questions. He even opened a display case and allowed me the opportunity to hold a real Medal of Honor. My wife and I stumbled upon the museum by accident, but I'm glad that we did. The whole experience left a vivid impression on me. The men who travelled to Vietnam and fought in that war sacrificed everything in the name of their country and this museum demonstrates that well.It's a 10 minute trip from the heart of historic Cape May and you will find it's well-worth the time. Visiting Forgotten Warriors is something you will never forget.