This is a reprint of the article in Vietnam News Agency's announcement of the tragic death of one of VAORRC's founders, Merle Ratner, February 5 in New York City:...
In Memoriam
Remembering friends and comrades who have passed on, who worked for justice for victims of Agent Orange. They will always be in our hearts. Presente!
Tod Ensign, Director of Citizen Soldier (1941-2014)
As an attorney, Tod Ensign has participated in a broad range of legal cases involving GIs and veterans, including Agent Orange.
Leonard Weinglass, Civil Rights / Liberties Attorney (1933-2011)
VAORRC Board Member Recalling ‘People’s Lawyer’ Leonard Weinglass by Marjorie Cohn at Consortium News (January 30, 2017) Legendary people’s lawyer Leonard Weinglass defended the poor and...
Mubarak Islam Rashid, Vietnam Veteran (1940-2008)
Vietnam veteran Rashid had been suffering for many years with the effects of Agent Orange died October 21, 2008 in Los Angeles of liver cancer.
Arthur Galston, plant biologist, VAORRC National Board (1920-2008)
In memoriam: Arthur Galston, plant biologist, fought use of Agent Orange by Yale News Arthur Galston, a noted plant physiologist and bioethicist who was also known for helping bring a halt to the...
Đặng Vũ Hiệp, Sr. Lt. General (Rt.), VAVA President and Founder (1928–2008)
We send sincere and heartfelt condolences on the death of our comrade and brother, Dang Vu Hiep.
David Cline (1947-2007)
Commemorating the Life & Deeds of Dave Cline: Veteran, Father, Fighter, Hero. Resolution by the City of Jersey City, New Jersey.
Bill Davis, President of VVAW and VAORRC Board Member (1948-2007)
Bill Davis was against war because he had been part of the Vietnam War.
Nguyễn Thị Hồng, VAORRC delegate (1947–2007)
Nguyễn Thị Hồng toured the United States in 2007 as part of the VAORRC “Agent Orange Justice Tour”. She was a victim of Agent Orange from Biên Hoà (southern Vietnam).
Nguyễn Văn Quý, Agent Orange Lawsuit Named Plaintiff (1955–2007)
We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend Nguyen Van Quy who dedicated the last
months of his life to fighting for justice for Vietnam’s Agent Orange victims.
Joan Duffy, VAORRC Board Member (1946-2006)
On her deathbed, Joan Duffy Newberry, who was a nurse during the Vietnam War, plotted to help those whose lives were hurt by the chemical that ultimately took her life.
Dương Quỳnh Hoa, Dir. of the Center of Pediatrics, Development and Health (1930–2006)
Dr. Duong Quynh Hoa, director of the Center of Pediatrics, Development & Health in Ho Chi Minh City.