The site of Potawatomi Author Larry Mitchell.

Founded in 1991 by Ann Bennett Mix, and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, AWON is comprised of several hundred members from all over the nation – sons and daughters and other family of Americans left with a void after World War II.

Any son or daughter of a soldier, seaman or airman killed, missing or who died while on active duty during WWII, or as result of wounds, is eligible to join AWON as an Orphan Member. Other relatives of the fallen, including a brother, sister, wife, nephew, niece, grandson, or granddaughter are welcomed as Family Members.

We are mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military. We are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism.

In memory of those lost to the first act of terrorism towards Americans on October 23, 1983 and to the others who died while serving both before and after and to honor the
Peacekeepers of the Multi-National Peacekeeping Force Beirut, Lebanon.

To locate, unite and provide support to Sons, Daughters and other family members of those who died or remain missing as a result of the Vietnam War; to produce a quarterly newsletter providing important information to all SDIT stakeholders; to promote healing via networking and special projects, to regularly address high schools and college classes in hopes of providing education on the historical and emotional legacy of war.