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,
Vietnam veterans honored at Veterans Day Parade
Monroe County's third annual Veterans Day Parade, held Saturday at Highland Park, honored a group of veterans considered unappreciated. Vietnam veterans served as honorary grand marshals. Ken Allocco of Greece is among those who served in Vietnam.
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;
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.
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.
'I got hate mail': Vietnam veteran, wife remember hardships during Veterans Day celebrations
On Monday, Everleigh Deerfield, a community in Alpharetta, hosted a "Saluting Our Veterans" event. It honored residents who served, like Peter West. West enlisted in the Air Force when he turned 18.
Veterans of Foreign Wars provide accessibility upgrades for Air Force veteran
The Home Depot Foundation and Veterans of Foreign Wars teamed up Thursday to give back to a former post commander.
Yahoo2d
Veterans speak on significance of Veterans Day at VFW Post 6022 ceremony
Whether it be WW2, WW1, or Korea or Vietnam or whatever. A war is a war,” said Cladden. On Veterans Day, Cladden, along ...
Veterans have chance to connect with each other during Columbia Veterans Day Parade
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Columbia brought hundreds together to honor those who served, ...
Remind Magazine on MSN10h
Ann-Margret Shares Sweet Message for Veterans on Veterans Day
In a post on Vietnam Veterans of America, a woman recalls a time when Ann-Margret made her husband’s dreams come true. A ...
El Sol del Valle de San Fernando20h
Local Cancer Survivor is Named Grand Marshal in SFV Veterans Day Parade
For Edward Landin and approximately 700 other United States veterans in and around the valley, Monday, Nov. 11, was a special ...
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily4h
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 ...
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, ‘The Wall That Heals’ has arrived in Bay County
The Wall That Heals has been displayed in almost 700 American communities. On Tuesday afternoon, Panama City Beach Police and ...