Veterans visit DC Vietnam War memorial

‘You’re seen, you’re honored, you’re appreciated’: Vietnam veterans commemorated at memorial in DC
“You’re seen, you’re honored, you’re appreciated,” Jeff Reinbold, superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, said to the more than 200 visitors at the start of the 90-minute ceremony at the memorial, the most visited war monument on the mall.
Veterans visit DC Vietnam War memorial, reflect on Veteran’s Day
After several events on D.C.’s National Mall commemorating Veteran’s Day, many veterans and family members paid their respects to fallen soldiers at the area memorials. The veterans told DC News Now the day was important for them to feel seen and appreciated,
For Veterans Day, Oneida leader shares story of pain and peace following Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was raging when Dan King left his Oneida Reservation home one Sunday, telling his mother he’d be back. “I never said what year,” King joked in a recent lecture recalling his experience.
Volunteers wash Vietnam Veterans Memorial ahead of Veterans Day
Jan Scruggs, a decorated Vietnam veteran who first conceived of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in 1979, said about the event, “Maintaining the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is about more than preserving a physical structure;
Erie Vietnam veterans honor Veterans Day with special ceremony
Local veterans took time to commemorate Veterans Day at the Erie County Veterans Memorial Park. While ceremonies were held all throughout Erie County Monday and over the past several days, one in particular holds great meaning for several local veterans.
Veteran‘s Day celebration at Fruita’s Vietnam War memorial park
Jim Doody, who founded the Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial Park, reflects on what an event like this means for both him, and the community. “It’s to thank a veteran,” said Doody. “But you could thank them every day if you wanted
Finally: Vietnam veterans receive honor, respect in Washington DC trip
Three Vietnam War veterans talk about their war experiences, what they felt when they returned from service, and the decades it took to be recognized.
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Grovetown City Council continues recent tradition of honoring Vietnam veterans
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What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War
We must never again elect a president who devalues sacrifice and puts their political career above the lives of the men and women they send to war.
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City of Houston celebrates Houston-area veterans with parade and ceremony on Veterans Day
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Veteran held captive during Vietnam War sails in lead ship during Veterans Day Boat Parade
The Veteran's Day Boat Parade took over the San Diego Bay with more than 40 boats honoring every military branch.
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Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Service at Historic Grace Church in Yorktown
YORKTOWN — Historic Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown held its annual Veterans Day Service On Monday, Nov. 11. According to ...
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Hundreds honor military heroes in annual Fairmont Veterans Day Parade
In 1970, at the age of 24, former New York City resident Cecilio Bezares, volunteered to join the U.S. Army in the midst of ...