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Support the USS Liberty Veterans Association by donating. You will then receive our quarterly newsletter, be included in all mailings, be invited to participate in all USS Liberty events, and more. The USS Liberty Veterans Association is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and honoring the veterans who served aboard the USS Liberty

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The USS Liberty Veterans Association (EIN: 77-0033906) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, classified as a Military/Veterans’ Organization (W30). Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions. Mailing Address: PO Box 3000 Pawleys Island, SC 29585-3000 Refund Policy: All donations are final and non-refundable. Use of Funds: Contributions will be directed toward the programs, preservation efforts, and educational outreach of the USS Li

Why give? Here are 34 Reasons. One for each American killed aboard the USS Liberty—because every man deserves to be remembered.

  • Because thirty-four American sailors were killed in international waters—and their story was buried.

    Your donation helps ensure their names, sacrifice, and truth are never erased by time or politics.

    Commemorative poster honoring William Bernard Allenbaugh, USN, featuring his portrait in Navy uniform with a sailor hat, patriotic stars and stripes, and the USS Liberty emblem.
  • Because the men who survived were ordered to stay silent—and carried that weight for decades.

    We donate so silence doesn’t win, and so history is told by those who lived it, not those who shaped a narrative.

    Black and white photo of Phillip McCutcheon Armstrong in naval uniform, standing on a ship, with American flag-themed border and USS Liberty insignia, honoring his service.
  • Because memory doesn’t preserve itself.


    Archiving testimony, documents, photos, and firsthand accounts takes real resources—and once they’re gone, they’re gone forever.

    A commemorative poster featuring a black and white photograph of Allen Merle Blue, a young man in formal attire, on a patriotic red, white, and blue background with stars and a Navy emblem, honoring his memory.
  • Because future generations deserve truth, not footnotes.

    Your support helps educate young Americans about the USS Liberty, the cost of service, and the price of unanswered questions.

    Memorial poster honoring QM3 Francis Brown of the US Navy, featuring a portrait of him in a sailor's uniform with text and patriotic design elements.
  • Because honoring veterans means more than saying “thank you.”

    It means standing up for them when they were abandoned, ignored, or politically inconvenient.

    Poster honoring CT2 Ronnie Jordan Campbell, USN, featuring a black and white photo of a young man with dark hair, wearing a checkered jacket and tie, set against a yellow background with red and blue stars, a U.S. Navy emblem in the top right corner, and text that reads 'REMEMBER AND HONOR' and 'USS LIBERTY'.
  • Because staying afloat takes help.

    Your donation keeps this mission alive—supporting the survivors, preserving the record, and making sure June 8, 1967 is never forgotten.

    Commemorative poster honoring CT2 Jerry Leroy Converse, US Navy, with a vintage black and white portrait of him in a suit and tie, featuring patriotic red, white, and blue stars, the USS Liberty emblem, and patriotic military tribute text.
  • Because history doesn’t correct itself—it has to be confronted.

    Your donation helps challenge an official record that still refuses to reckon honestly with what happened.

    A memorial poster honoring CT2 Robert Burton Eisenberg, a U.S. Navy sailor. The poster features his black-and-white portrait in a Navy uniform with a white hat, and the American Navy emblem in the top right corner. The background is decorated with red and blue stars and a silhouette of a saluting sailor. The text reads "USS LIBERTY," "REMEMBER AND HONOR," and "CT2 Robert Burton Eisenberg, USN."
  • Because these men weren’t statistics—they were sons, fathers, brothers, and friends.

    We give so their lives are remembered as lives, not numbers at the bottom of a page.

    Black and white portrait of Jerry Less Goss in a military uniform, on a colorful patriotic background with stars and the USS Liberty emblem, with text honoring his memory.
  • Because truth-telling is lonely work without backing.

    Your support gives survivors and their families the means to keep speaking when institutions would rather move on.

    Gravestone with the name Curtis A. Graves, US Navy, Vietnam, date of birth February 10, 1943, date of death June 8, 1967, set in a grassy area.
  • Because one day, the survivors will be gone—but the truth doesn’t have to be.

    Your donation helps carry their voices forward, long after they no longer can.

    A memorial poster for US Navy sailor Lawrence Paul Hayden in uniform, wearing a sailor hat, with patriotic red, white, and blue star decorations and a USS Liberty insignia, with the message "REMEMBER AND HONOR" and his name and rank at the bottom.
  • Because silence becomes policy when no one pushes back.

    Donations ensure the USS Liberty is not quietly pushed further into obscurity with each passing year.

    A memorial card featuring a black and white photo of a young man in a naval uniform, with patriotic colors and text honoring Warren Edward Hersey, a US Navy CT1, for remembrance and tribute.
  • Because patriotism includes holding your own country accountable.

    Honoring service sometimes means asking hard questions—not waving flags and looking away.

    Memorial tribute for Alan Higgins featuring a young man with short dark hair, smiling, giving a thumbs-up, with a patterned background of red, white, and blue stars and a military seal in the top right corner.
  • Because thirty-four Americans died wearing the uniform—and America still owes them the truth.

    Your donation is a statement that their sacrifice matters, even when it’s uncomfortable.

    Memorial poster featuring a black-and-white portrait of CT2 Richard Walter Keene Jr., USN, surrounded by patriotic red, white, and blue stars and symbols, with text honoring his memory.
  • Because the USS Liberty represents the kind of service most Americans never see.

    She was a listening ship, not a warship—and her crew paid the price anyway.

    A Memorial tribute poster for CTSN James Lee Lenau, USN, with a black-and-white portrait of a young man in a white shirt and black tie, set against a textured background. The poster has a bright yellow border with red and blue stars, the text 'USS LIBERTY' at the top, and the USS Liberty emblem in the upper right corner. The bottom text reads 'Remember and Honor, CTSN James Lee Lenau, USN'.
  • Because pride in America means protecting those who served it.

    Not just when it’s easy, but when the story is complicated and politically inconvenient.

    Memorial poster for Raymond Eugene Linn, a US Navy Sailor, featuring a black-and-white photo of him in uniform with a sailor's cap, the USS Liberty emblem in the top right corner, and patriotic red, white, and blue stars and design elements.
  • Because these men upheld their oath, even when their country failed to uphold them.

    Honoring the 34 means refusing to let their loyalty be met with amnesia.

    Memorial poster of James Mahlon Lupton in honor of USS Liberty remembrance, featuring a black-and-white portrait of him smiling, with patriotic red, white, and blue star pattern background, and an insignia of USS Liberty at the top right.
  • Because the USS Liberty stands as a warning—and a lesson.

    A reminder that vigilance, accountability, and truth are part of defending a free nation.

    Black and white portrait of CT3 Duane Rowe Margraf, USN, on a colorful background with stars, a naval emblem, and the text 'Remember and Honor'.
  • Because remembering the 34 is an act of American pride.

    Pride rooted in courage, honesty, and the belief that no service member should ever be forgotten.

    Memorial poster for Anthony Mendle, CT2, featuring a vintage photograph of a young man with glasses, wearing a light-colored sweater and shirt, with a patriotic theme of red, white, and blue stars, and a U.S. Navy USS Liberty emblem.
  • Because what we choose to remember now shapes the America we leave behind.

    Your donation bridges past sacrifice with future responsibility.

    A young man in a navy uniform standing with one arm raised and hand on his hip, smiling. The photo is part of a memorial poster honoring CTSN Carl Christian Nygren, USN, with the USS Liberty name and Navy emblem in the top corners.
  • Because the 34 men of the USS Liberty didn’t die for a moment—they died for a country meant to last.

    Honoring them is about preserving the values they served, not just the event itself.

    Memorial card honoring Lt. James Cecil Pierce, USN, with a photo of him in uniform and a patriotic themed border.
  • Because future Americans deserve a nation that tells the truth about its own history.

    Real pride is built on honesty, not selective memory.

    Memorial poster honoring Sergeant Jack Lewis Raper, USMC, with his black and white military photo in the center, patriotic red, white, and blue stars, a logo with an eagle and anchor, and text 'Remember and Honor'.
  • Because a country that forgets its fallen weakens its foundation.

    Remembering the 34 strengthens the moral spine of America.

    Memorial tribute for CPL Edward Emory Rehmeyer III, USMC, including his black and white portrait, USS Liberty emblem, and patriotic red and blue stars.
  • Because legacy isn’t what we say—it’s what we protect.

    Your donation protects truth, sacrifice, and the principle that service matters.

    Memorial poster for USS Liberty showing a black-and-white portrait of a young man in formal attire, with patriotic colors, stars, and a badge, honoring ICFN David Skolak, USN.
  • Because the USS Liberty is part of America’s unfinished story.

    Ignoring it doesn’t close the chapter—it distorts it.

    Black and white photo of John Caleb Smith Jr. in military uniform, surrounded by a patriotic design with stars, a salute silhouette, and the USS Liberty emblem, honoring his service.
  • Because freedom survives only when citizens stay engaged, informed, and brave enough to remember.

    This mission is about keeping that spirit alive.

    Black-and-white photo of Melvin Douglas Smith, US Navy, in uniform, standing on a boat with water and city buildings in the background, part of a memorial honoring him.
  • Because honoring the past is how we safeguard the future.

    Teaching the next generation what happened on June 8, 1967 helps ensure it never happens again.

    A tribute card for PC2 John Clarence Spicher, USN, with a black and white photo of him smiling, set against a bright yellow background decorated with red and blue stars, featuring the USS Liberty insignia and the text 'Remember and Honor'.
  • Because American pride is strongest when it includes accountability.

    The USS Liberty reminds us that loving our country means holding it to its highest ideals.

    A young man in a sailor uniform with a sailor hat, smiling in a black and white photo. The photo is part of a patriotic design with red, white, and blue stars and a U.S. Navy emblem in the top right corner. The bottom text reads, "Remember and Honor GMG3 Alexander Neil Thompson, Jr, USN."
  • Because the men who died believed in something bigger than themselves.

    Your donation ensures that belief still has a place in modern America.

    Memorial tribute for CT3 Thomas Ray Thornton, US Navy, with a black and white photo of a young man in a suit, surrounded by patriotic red, white, and blue stars and symbols, honoring his memory.
  • Because the future of America is watching what we choose to stand for today.

    Supporting the USS Liberty Veterans Association is a declaration that truth, honor, and remembrance still matter.

    A black-and-white portrait of Lt Stephen Spencer Toth in military uniform, holding a helmet, with a military aircraft in the background, on a yellow background decorated with red and blue stars, and a U.S. Navy emblem with an eagle and shield. The text reads "USS LIBERTY," "REMEMBER AND HONOR," and "Lt Stephen Spencer Toth, USN."
  • Because nations endure when citizens refuse to forget their fallen.

    Your donation is a small act that carries enormous weight into the future.

    Donate for SN Gary Ray Blanchard
  • Description goes hereBecause the story of the USS Liberty tests who we are as Americans.

    Do we value truth, or convenience?

    Donate for CTSN David Walter Marlborough
  • Because the 34 men deserve more than remembrance—they deserve resolve.

    Resolve that their sacrifice will never be minimized or ignored.

    Donate for Carl Lewis Hoar
  • Because America’s strength has always come from ordinary people doing the right thing.

    Supporting this mission is one of those moments.

    Donate for Philippe Tiedtke
  • Because someday, someone will ask what we did with the truth once we knew it.

    This is your answer.

    Donate for Frederick James Walton