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!
‘…when I first understood the meaning of love’ – a tribute to my mother.
By Cammie Geoghegan Olson, 2011 Long forgotten and recently found pictures of my parents- on their wedding day, honeymoon and early years of my childhood- combined with an interview I heard of a Navy Seal widow being asked “What will you tell your children...
An Open Letter to the Children Who Lost Parents on 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, Sons and Daughters In Touch looks back on its 'Open Letter' to the children who lost parents on that day. Based on the life experiences of Sons and Daughters In Touch ...
50 Years After the Start of the Vietnam War, US Presses to Recover Remains
By WYATT OLSON Stars and Stripes Published: May 19, 2012 _______________________________________ U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class Zachary Eldred screens soil removed from a stream bed while conducting recovery operations in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam...