Men from Bellmore who died during the Vietnam War included James Kendrick, William Klenert, Joseph Piambino, Michael Mannina, Joseph Mancuso, Greg Ellison, Joseph Mandarino, Charles Emery, Charles Meerholz, William Wicks, and Richard Weidner. The memorial was erected by Eagle Scout Jamie Ronca of Troop 285 on May 30, 1988.