in memoriam
alfred
may
Special Forces Vietnam combat veteran, Airborne Ranger, and longtime NACV Board Member
Remembering
July 19, 2026
Mission accomplished
in memoriam
alfred
may
Special Forces Vietnam combat veteran, Airborne Ranger, and longtime NACV Board Member
Remembering
July 19, 2026
Mission accomplished
It is with deep sadness that we inform our members and friends of the passing of our dear friend, comrade-in-arms, Special Forces Vietnam combat veteran, Airborne Ranger, and longtime NACV Board Member, Alfred May.
Al faithfully served on the NACV Board for more than 15 years. He completed both his military and civilian service with honor and, in his own words, declared, “Mission accomplished.”
“See you in due time.”
Alfred May, to his family, friends, and fellow veterans
He passed away at 3:00 PM on July 19, 2026, after saying goodbye to his wife, Melba, his daughter, L’Tanya, and asking them to tell the rest of the family, friends, and fellow veterans, “See you in due time.”
Al served in Laos and Cambodia during the mid-1960s, at a time when many operations in Southeast Asia remained unrecognized. He returned home before our nation fully acknowledged PTSD, Agent Orange, Judicial Review, and the many challenges Vietnam veterans faced without adequate support services.
Since NACV was founded in Minnesota in 1968 and established its National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 1972, we have lost many of our brothers and sisters in service. Too often, we failed to offer even a simple farewell. Today, we honor Alfred May for his dedicated service, friendship, and unwavering commitment to veterans.
Thank you, Al.
We will miss you.
It is with deep sadness that we inform our members and friends of the passing of our dear friend, comrade-in-arms, Special Forces Vietnam combat veteran, Airborne Ranger, and longtime NACV Board Member, Alfred May.
Al faithfully served on the NACV Board for more than 15 years. He completed both his military and civilian service with honor and, in his own words, declared, “Mission accomplished.”
“See you in due time.”
Alfred May, to his family, friends, and fellow veterans
He passed away at 3:00 PM on July 19, 2026, after saying goodbye to his wife, Melba, his daughter, L’Tanya, and asking them to tell the rest of the family, friends, and fellow veterans, “See you in due time.”
Al served in Laos and Cambodia during the mid-1960s, at a time when many operations in Southeast Asia remained unrecognized. He returned home before our nation fully acknowledged PTSD, Agent Orange, Judicial Review, and the many challenges Vietnam veterans faced without adequate support services.
Since NACV was founded in Minnesota in 1968 and established its National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 1972, we have lost many of our brothers and sisters in service. Too often, we failed to offer even a simple farewell. Today, we honor Alfred May for his dedicated service, friendship, and unwavering commitment to veterans.
Thank you, Al.
We will miss you.
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