Today is national Vietnam War Veterans Day. In addition, our state of Washington has designated a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day on March 30 each year. Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans are those who served in our Armed Forces, in any location, from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.
The yearly events commemorate the devotion, loyalty, and sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families. The beauty of these occasions is that we can witness the national and local efforts to acknowledge thousands of men and women who may have been denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago.
With high hopes of offering recognition, encouragement and appreciation, local nonprofit groups are sponsoring a ceremony honoring our Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans. This event will be from 1 to 3 p.m. April 7 at Vancouver Mall, on the lower level by H&M. The Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans will be held in high esteem, receive personal recognition, a lapel pin, and a proclamation signed by the president.
