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.

The Ketsana Typhoon has gone through Quang Tri province and other provinces on Central of Vietnam.
This is the biggest Typhoon in the past 24 years. Quang Tri is one of the provinces has been affected the most by the Ketsana Typhoon.

According to a report made by People’s Committee of Quang Tri province, there are 5 people died, 33 wounded, 6 lost. The total house affected is 49,054 in which 150 houses were destroyed totally, 2,055 houses the roofs were lifted.

John E. Craven, II
U.S. Army
1968-1970
Co. A., 70th Engineering Battalion, Combat Army
Khanh Duong, Vietnam, 1969

I was inducted in August, 1968; received basic training at Fort Knox, KY
and AIT at Fort Polk, LA. I arrived at Cam Ranh Bay in January, 1969 and was assigned near the remote village of Khanh Duong, 40 miles west of
Nha Trang.