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.
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 — the day of World War II’s Normandy landings, also known as D-Day.
John Simmons, a U.S. Army veteran and founder of top mesothelioma law firm Simmons Hanly Conroy, is helping to lead this project. As co-chairman of the NMMA, he has pledged to raise $6 million to fund its completion.
“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.”
Learn more about this fascinating memorial, the history it represents, and Simmons Hanly Conroy’s 25+ year commitment to helping U.S. veterans with mesothelioma.
What Will the NMMA Include?
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.
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.
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.
The NMMA complex will also include educational resources, ceremonial sites, and spots for reflection.
Many of our nation’s veterans were exposed to asbestos 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 Free Veterans Compensation Guide to learn more.
John Simmons: Honoring Veterans Through Advocacy and Action
While John Simmons is playing a key role in funding the NMMA complex, it’s far from his first experience with helping veterans.
As a U.S. Army veteran himself, Simmons has been fighting for veterans with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases for over 25 years.
“I am proud to support this project and to help create a lasting tribute for veterans and their families.”
Simmons Hanly Conroy has a long history of advocating for veterans with mesothelioma and helping them pursue the compensation they need for medical treatments and other expenses.
Pioneering Legal Support for Mesothelioma Veterans
Veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases due to asbestos exposure during their military service.
Asbestos is a hazardous mineral widely used from the 1930s to the 1980s to build ships, vehicles, and other military equipment. U.S. Navy veterans are diagnosed with mesothelioma more frequently than veterans from other branches due to high levels of asbestos on Navy ships.
Mesothelioma Hope has partnered with Simmons Hanly Conroy to help veterans pursue legal settlements and other forms of compensation for asbestos-related diseases The firm has recovered over $9.6 billion for veterans and other mesothelioma victims nationwide.
Together with John Simmons and his team, we’re committed to connecting veterans with the resources they need and the legal support they deserve.
Get Help for Military Asbestos Exposure
Like the NMMA, our goal at Mesothelioma Hope is to honor and serve our country’s veterans, especially those injured in the line of duty.
If you or a loved one have mesothelioma from military asbestos exposure, our legal partners can help you get the justice you deserve. All it takes is a brief conversation with one of our Patient Advocates to determine whether you qualify for compensation.
Call (866) 608-8933 today to speak with us or download our Free Veterans Compensation Guide for more information.
