{"id":26149,"date":"2024-11-15T10:19:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?p=26149"},"modified":"2025-02-06T14:01:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T19:01:44","slug":"national-memorial-of-military-ascent-opening-june-6-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/blog\/national-memorial-of-military-ascent-opening-june-6-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Simmons Hanly Conroy Supports New National Memorial of Military Ascent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Set to open on D-Day of 2026, the new National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) will help to remember, honor, and serve all veterans.<\/p>\n<p>A truly impressive memorial complex, the NMMA will feature an interactive museum, an experience room, and educational resources focused on the events of June 6, 1944 \u2014 the day of World War II\u2019s Normandy landings, also known as D-Day.<\/p>\n<p>John Simmons, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of top <a href=\"\/legal\/mesothelioma-law-firm\/\">mesothelioma law firm<\/a> Simmons Hanly Conroy, is helping to lead this project. As co-chairman of the NMMA, he has <strong>pledged to raise $6 million<\/strong> to fund its completion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-simmons-founder-img.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;The National Memorial of Military Ascent will be a sanctuary of remembrance and respect, uniting Americans to reflect on the selflessness of those who served.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> John Simmons, U.S. Army veteran and founder of mesothelioma law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Learn more about this fascinating memorial, the history it represents, and Simmons Hanly Conroy\u2019s 25+ year commitment to helping U.S. veterans with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What Will the NMMA Include?<\/h2>\n<p>When finished, the NMMA complex will have multiple ways for people to learn more about key points in American military history and to honor veterans.<\/p>\n<p>It will feature an awe-inspiring centerpiece showing bronze statues of U.S. Army Rangers scaling the cliff towards the Mississippi River. This represents the service members who scaled the Pointe du Hoc cliffs while under enemy fire on D-Day in 1944.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will have access to an interactive museum with a room that recreates the sights and sounds of what those rangers went through during their perilous climb.<\/p>\n<p>The NMMA complex will also include educational resources, ceremonial sites, and spots for reflection.<\/p>\n<p>Many of our nation\u2019s veterans were exposed to <a href=\"\/asbestos\/\">asbestos<\/a> while serving in the military, putting them at risk of cancers like mesothelioma. If you have mesothelioma, you may qualify for financial support. Download our <strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong> to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>John Simmons: Honoring Veterans Through Advocacy and Action<\/h2>\n<p>While John Simmons is playing a key role in funding the NMMA complex, it\u2019s far from his first experience with helping veterans.<\/p>\n<p>As a U.S. Army veteran himself, Simmons has been fighting for <a href=\"\/veterans\/\">veterans with mesothelioma<\/a> and other asbestos-related diseases for over 25 years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-simmons-founder-img.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I am proud to support this project and to help create a lasting tribute for veterans and their families.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> John Simmons, U.S. Army veteran and founder of mesothelioma law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<p>Simmons Hanly Conroy has a long history of advocating for veterans with mesothelioma and helping them pursue the <a href=\"\/legal\/compensation\/\">compensation<\/a> they need for medical treatments and other expenses.<\/p>\n<h3>Pioneering Legal Support for Mesothelioma Veterans<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases<\/strong> due to <a href=\"\/asbestos\/exposure\/\">asbestos exposure<\/a> during their military service.<\/p>\n<p>Asbestos is a hazardous mineral widely used from the 1930s to the 1980s to build ships, vehicles, and other military equipment. <a href=\"\/veterans\/navy\/\">U.S. Navy veterans<\/a> are diagnosed with mesothelioma more frequently than veterans from other branches due to high levels of asbestos on Navy ships.<\/p>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with Simmons Hanly Conroy to help veterans pursue <a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">legal settlements<\/a> and other forms of compensation for asbestos-related diseases The firm has recovered <strong>over $10.3 billion<\/strong> for veterans and other mesothelioma victims nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Together with John Simmons and his team, we\u2019re committed to connecting veterans with the resources they need and the legal support they deserve.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Help for Military Asbestos Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Like the NMMA, our goal at Mesothelioma Hope is to honor and serve our country\u2019s veterans, especially those injured in the line of duty.<\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one have mesothelioma from military asbestos exposure, <strong>our legal partners can help you get the justice you deserve.<\/strong> All it takes is a brief conversation with one of our Patient Advocates to determine whether you qualify for compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> today to speak with us or download our <a href=\"\/veterans-guide\/\"><strong>Free Veterans Compensation Guide<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set to open on D-Day of 2026, the new National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) will help to remember, honor, and serve all veterans. 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