14th Annual Bataan Memorial Walk

2025 Bataan Death March - April 5th, 2025

Great Dismal Swamp Trail

The VFW Post 2894 sponsored Bataan Death March Memorial Walk is a time to honor not only the survivors of those who died in Bataan but all World War II veterans and families. The purpose of this annual event is to honor and remember all those who endured one of the most harrowing events in US and Filipino history. The walk is a time to honor not only the survivors and those who died in Bataan but all World War II veterans and families.

The event is held annually at the Dismal Swamp in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our goal is to educate today's generation on the sacrifices of the greatest generation. The event is comprised of three walks: - 16.6 miles - 5 miles - 1 mile. Participants can participate on the day of the event or virtually on their own time. Questions?: walk.chesapeake@gmail.com

Registration is Open!

BDM Registration Site

2022 Bataan Memorial Death March - "A Huge Success!"

VFW Post 2894 held our annual Bataan Memorial Walk on April 2, 2022 to remember the World War II veterans who endured the Bataan Death March. Proceeds of this event funds our Veteran service projects.

Special Guests:

VFW Auxiliary National President - Jean Hamel

VFW Auxiliary Department President - Carol Vangi

VFW Department Commander - Butch Schupska

Thank you to all who came out and supported our event. As always our Auxiliary was out in full force helping keep things rolling. Thank You! Our VFW Post Crew...Thank You! The volunteers..Thank You! The Chesapeake Marine Corps and Air Force Junior ROTC units..Thank You! NW Security Group Marines...Thank You! Chesapeake Police, Sheriff, Fire Department, CERT...Thank You! Our sponsors..Thank You!. Donors of raffle and silent auction items...Thank You! We'll do it again next year!

14th Annual Bataan Memorial Walk

Registration is Open!

Images from the 2024 Bataan Death March Memorial Walk

Bataan Memorial Death March - April 2, 2022

2022 Bataan Memorial Death March - "A Huge Success!"