'We've lost a lot of friends': Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial receives special plaque, honors fallen soldiers

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Vandalized twice this year, the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now getting a special new addition to its flagpole.

Weeks after a vandalized and toppled flagpole at Bend's Vietnam Veterans Memorial was replaced and rededicated at the Deschutes Memorial Chapel and Gardens, a new plaque will be installed. 

"We've lost a lot of friends," Robert Landers, Commander of the Disabled American Veterans said. "Many of their names are right here on this plaque."

Now, the flagpole - with the new changes and plaque - is a special, safe place for veterans to pay their respects.