Northam designates March 29-30 to honor Virginia Vietnam War veterans

Vietnam Era Veterans Day Celebration

Vietnam Era Veterans Day Celebration

Members of the John Benning Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day with a brief ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, at the Eternal Flame at the Courthouse Square. With conviction, our Nation pledges our enduring respect, our continuing care, and our everlasting commitment to all Vietnam veterans " stated the President in the proclamation.

"It's never too late to say "thank you" to the fearless men and women who have stepped up and answered the call to serve", said Governor Northam. To that end, "The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration" was formed.

Featured speaker will be Chip Tansill, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, and an Army veteran who was deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1990.

For more information on the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and the 50th anniversary commemoration, please visit the Navy History and Heritage Command's website here. The Virginia War Memorial is located at 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond.

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In 2010, the Virginia General Assembly also designate March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to celebrate the service and contributions of veterans of that time period in various fields, including business, art, medicine, science, technology and public service.

The VA estimates that we are losing as many as 382 Vietnam veterans a day.

The event will commemorate Vietnam War veterans and include a pinning ceremony to all Vietnam veterans in attendance.

DAR is a commemorative partner of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration.

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