A Legacy of Love & Hope for the Children of Vietnam

The Development of Vietnam Endeavors (D.O.V.E.) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
comprised of Vietnam veterans, Rotarians and concerned citizens that are dedicated to
rebuilding vietnam and improving the lives of those in the most impoverished areas.
We are proud to say that 100% of our donations go directly to the construction of schools,
scholarships, medical care and disaster relief. Administrative expenses, media and
travel costs are borne by the Trustees and members of the D.O.V.E. Fund

We are honored to have several Vietnam veterans on our Board.  Many of them return to
Vietnam each year to experience a remarkable personal journey of hope, peace and understanding.

Plans are underway as the D.O.V.E. Fund prepares for its 2010 annual fund raiser on Friday, August 20th.

The event will be held at the Pinnacle Banquet center in Maumee, the event will feature live entertainment and a cocktail hour where guests can browse among hundreds of both silent and oral auction items before sitting down to an elegant dinner. D.O.V.E. Fund Chairman, Bob Durbin...
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John Abbey
U.S. Army
1968-1971
7th Psychological Operations Battlion, Danang I Corps
4th Psychological Operations Group

I joined the Army at age 17 and arrived in Vietnam eight months later at age 18 with no idea what life held for me and my fellow soldiers. I spent the next 13 months as a member of the 7th Psychological Operations Battalion... Read More >