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 is proud to share its 2022 Impact Report reflecting the programs and events that engaged its members and those committed to supporting America’s Gold Star FamiliesSons and Daughters In Touch is proud to share its 2022 Impact Report reflecting the programs and events that engaged its members and those committed to supporting America’s Gold Star Families
 
As you read this report, we invite you to celebrate the accomplishments and be part of the future of
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!

About SDIT

Sons and Daughters In Touch is an all-volunteer non-profit organization committed to “…locating, uniting and supporting” the now-grown children of American servicemen who perished during the Vietnam War. For nearly 30 years, SDIT has worked to elevate the visibility of our cause, the cause of Vietnam Veterans, and the cause of all Gold Star families.

During the Vietnam War, our fathers served in every branch – and at every rank – of the United States military. At the time of their loss, some of our dads had only been in country a few days. Others served several deployments. Some of our fathers achieved the rank of Private and Corporal. Some of our fathers achieved the rank of General. A few of our fathers received the Medal of Honor. Some of our fathers were awarded the Purple Heart.

Our fathers were lost throughout the span of the Vietnam War, on land, in the air, and at sea. Over 50 years later, some of our fathers are still unaccounted for.

Today, we – the Gold Star ‘sons and daughters’ from the Vietnam War – come from every corner of America, weaving the same diverse fabric our fathers did a generation ago.

Listed among the 58,315 names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, we proudly proclaim, ‘They Were Our Fathers.’

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...

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Newsletter December 2022

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...

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Memorial Day 2022

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...

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