Sometimes it’s hard to express our gratitude to veterans for their sacrifices so that we can enjoy this beautiful thing called “freedom”. As Paul Redfield (VHI founder) personally witnessed, many veteran’s died penniless and were buried in less than dishonorable conditions. It was for this reason, “The Why” became a quest to give South Dakota veteran’s a dignified burial vessel regardless of their financial limitations.
VHI proudly provides one last opportunity to say, “Thank You for all you have done!”
Donate Money
To help us continue our program, you too can give “A Final Tribute” to veterans by donating VHI is a nonprofit program solely supported by volunteers and donors who allow us to purchase supplies for building hand-crafted vessels to honor our veterans regardless of their ability to pay.
Please consider clicking the red “DONATION” button in the upper righthand corner to support VHI’s nonprofit 501(c) (3).
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VHI vessels are hand-built by veterans and other patriotic volunteers who meet on a once a week basis. Volunteers are trained on how to construct caskets and urns using fine craftsmanship skills and working as a team in honor to our fellow veterans.
If you’d like to volunteer at VHI contact the following:
- West River – Joe Gogain – (605) 838-0017
- East River – Roger Van Noort– (605) 838-0116