12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roanoke Valley Veteran's Council is sponsering a Welcome Vietnam Veterans 2 Day Event. On 12 June the Salem Red Sox (Class A affiliate with the Boston Red Sox) will host a Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day at the park. The Salem Red Sox's, City of Salem, City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton will become CP and fly the Commemoration Flag at the ballpark. Local government officials will be on hand to salute the Vietnam Veterans. On Flag Day (Army Birthday) 14 June an event will be held at the Vinton War Memorial. The VA National Guard Adjutant General will speak along with Congressional Representatives. A montage of the pictures and names of 100 Roanoke Valley and area servicemen on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial "The Wall" will be looped on a large screen at the event. C&W Recording artist Rockie Lynne will perform. The 29th VA National Guard Army Band will perform if approved. The Roanoke Community Band will perform.