Remember Veteran Grave Markers, Inc. (RVGM, Inc.) is a Lucas County–based nonprofit with one clear mission: Preserve, Honor, Remember.
Through careful cleaning of govern- ment-furnished veteran headstones and grave markers, RVGM, Inc. raises awareness and educates the community about the importance of protecting these lasting tributes to service.
Unlike many nonprofits, RVGM, Inc. does not have a website. Instead, the organization reaches the public through its YouTube Channel and Facebook Page/Group (@RVGMInc), where volunteers share videos of their work. These videos not only document the cleaning process but also serve as powerful reminders of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served our country.
A Humble Mission
From its beginnings, RVGM, Inc. made a deliberate choice: funds should go directly to supplies and tools—brushes, water, and cleaning agents—rather than overhead costs. The organization subsists largely on donations, and every contribution supports the work of preserving veteran memorials with dignity and care.
First, Do No Harm
Following strict cleaning protocols recommended by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration, RVGM, Inc. emphasizes a guiding principle: First, Do No Harm. That means no harsh chemicals, no pressure washers, and never touching private markers without explicit permission. The team documents their work and always secures approval from cemeteries or families before beginning.
Serving the Community by Honoring Service
By maintaining government-issued veteran markers, RVGM, Inc. serves not only the families of veterans but the community at large. “We support the community by supporting the people who served our community,” says founder Dr. James N. Phillips Jr. Through its videos and volunteer work, RVGM, Inc. ensures that fu- ture generations can read the names, honor the lives, and remember the sacrifices of those who served.
To learn more or support the mission, follow @RVGMInc on YouTube and Facebook.
