Welcome to Sons and Daughters In Touch!
Sons and Daughters In Touch
America’s Gold Star Children
from the Vietnam War
Sons and Daughters In Touch is an all-volunteer, national support organization committed to uniting the Gold Star sons and daughters of American servicemen who were killed, or who remain missing, as a result of the Vietnam War.
In addition, our membership includes family members and many military veterans who served with our fathers — all dedicated to furthering the mission of SDIT.
Sons and Daughters In Touch
America’s Gold Star Children
from the Vietnam War
Sons and Daughters In Touch is an all-volunteer, national support organization committed to uniting the Gold Star sons and daughters of American servicemen who were killed, or who remain missing, as a result of the Vietnam War.In addition, our membership includes family members and many military veterans who served with our fathers — all dedicated to furthering the mission of SDIT.
Our Mission
Sons and Daughters in Touch
To locate, unite and provide support to the Gold Star ‘sons and daughters’ and other family members of those who died or remain missing as a result of the Vietnam War; to produce a periodic e-newsletter providing important information to all SDIT stakeholders; to promote healing via networking and special projects, to regularly address other Gold Star family organizations, high schools and college classes in hopes of providing education on the historical and emotional legacy of war.
SDIT Impact Report & Fact Sheet
Sons and Daughters In Touch!
EVENTS 2023
Gold Star Film Screenings
On May 10, join SDIT and other organizations for this film festival at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.
Each of these films shares a message of resilience and triumph as Gold Star Families confront the tragedies of war. Though the Vietnam War is the subject of these films, the underlying messages apply to wars and conflicts that occurred before and after America’s 20 years of conflict in SE Asia.
Use the QR Code here to reserve seats at this free event!
Run to Remember Tribute Mile
In a salute to those who gave their lives in the Vietnam War, wear blue: Run to Remember will hold a Circle of Remembrance at 9AM EST on May 13th.
Prior to the walking/running event on the National Mall, the names and faces of 200 fathers of SDIT members will be honored in the Circle of Remembrance that is part of the Vietnam War Commemoration’s ‘Welcome Home!’ program.
Gary Sinise Foundation concert
The Gary Sinise Foundation proudly presents a free concert by the Lt. Dan Band on May 26th.
Use this QR Code to reserve seats for the concert which is a Welcome Home tribute to Vietnam Veterans and takes place at DAR Constitution Hall!
What is SDIT?
What is SDIT? Sons and Daughters In Touch represent the estimated 20,000 ‘children’ of American servicemen lost in the Vietnam War. Today, these Gold Star ‘sons and daughters’ are the middle-aged personification of the resilience that Gold Star ‘children’ overcome in...
Newsletter December 2022
SDIT in 2022 - What a Year! As you gather with family and friends to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays this season, take a moment to celebrate SDIT too! A year ago, plans may not have called for this much activity, but 2022 was among the most...
Memorial Day 2022
Memorial Day 2022 In honor of America’s fallen service members and Gold Star families, on Memorial Day President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden invited a small group to join them in planting a Magnolia Tree on the White House grounds. SDIT and the National League...