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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Politics
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Honoring Windham Vets: Officials celebrate Vietnam-era veterans
WILLIMANTIC — To honor those who served during the Vietnam war era, a ceremony was held Monday night at Windham Middle School. Each year, National Vietnam Veterans Day is observed on March 29 to honor nearly three million U.S. service members who served in Vietnam. More than 60,000 state residents served during the U.S. involvement in Vietnam, which is more than one-third of Connecticut veterans, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data. An introduction was made by Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and remarks were given by Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch, Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo and State Rep. Susan Johnson.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
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Vietnam Veterans Day recognized on West Shore
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — March 29 is National Vietnam Veterans Day and there was a service in our area. The Hampden Township Veterans Recognition Committee held its annual Vietnam Veterans Day Service at Hampden Township Veterans Park. Organizers say it commemorates the hardships suffered and sacrifices made by 9 Million Americans during the Vietnam War. This year's keynote speaker was retired army veteran Major General Robert P. French. 'Every year that we remember is something that they did not get when they came home from their service in Vietnam,' French said. 'It's so important that we do that each and every March 29.' Download the abc27 News+ app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices Organizers say the holiday does not only honor the former soldiers but also their families who supported them before and after the war. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
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WATCH LIVE: National Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Click the video player above to watch the live broadcast of National Vietnam Veterans Day: Live from DC. Click here if you're having trouble viewing the live stream on our mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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Monroe County honors service for National Vietnam Veterans Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Veterans Outreach Center hosted a National Vietnam Veterans Day Event Friday honoring those who made it home, and the over 58,000 who never did. Saturday marks National Vietnam Veterans Day which was first proclaimed by President Barack Obama in 2012 before being signed into law in 2017 by President Donald Trump. During Friday's event, Mayor Malik Evans and County Executive Adam Bello proclaimed National Veterans Day in Monroe County. The Veterans Outreach Center is committed to improving the quality of life for veterans and their families by offering free veteran specific services. For more information you can visit this website here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
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City of Allen commemorates Vietnam War Veterans Day
The Brief Vietnam War veterans gathered in Allen, Texas to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Veterans and Rep. Keith Self were among the speakers. Beyond recognition, event goers said it was about supporting each other. ALLEN, Texas - Vietnam War veterans gathered in Allen, Texas Friday to commemorate National Vietnam Veterans Day. What they're saying On May 15, 1975, U.S. troops in southeast Asia saw the last combat of the Vietnam War. Those who served more than 50 years ago said times were different back then. They got little recognition, and now they want to continue to tell their story to the younger generations. "There are fewer Vietnam veterans every day," U.S. Army specialist John Bagwell said. Bagwell served and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He was the keynote speaker for the Collin County event. "I was a disk jockey at the American forces radio station," Bagwell said. Veterans talked about how life since then has dramatically changed. At the time, negative public opinion of the war was often directed at men and women in uniform. "Most of us came back all alone, no one waiting at the airport or nothing like that," Collin County Vietnam Veteran of America Chapter 1122 President George Grimsley said. "It was a very different time." Rep. Keith Self (R-TX3) is a veteran. He was finishing at West Point as the war came to an end. "We gotta remember the times, whether you volunteered or answered the draft notice, you went and a lot of people did not," Self said. Why you should care While the recognition is appreciated, Bagwell said these events are also a way for those who served to support each other. "I think there is something therapeutic just talking about it and I think it's important for the American people to learn what we did," Bagwell said. The Vietnam Veteran Memorial at Fair Park was dedicated by President George H. Bush in 1989. Five tablets have the names of Texans killed or missing in action. The Source Information in this article comes from FOX 4 interviews.
