Events

The mission of these events is to reach out to Vietnam Veterans and bring them in to discuss Agent Orange and ways the Veterans Services can support these veterans.

A veterans outreach event to provide recognition to the veterans of Erie County, Ohio. To provide a venue for various organizations providing services to veterans and their families to meet with them and make them aware of what actually is available. Organizations such as the County Veterans Services Commission, Veterans Administration Clinic, American Red Cross and veterans service groups. Veterans and their families are provided free admission to the county fair for the day, have access to speakers from the various groups and organizations and also have various types of live entertainment also provided at no cost. There also is provided a full picnic style lunch for veterans and families free of charge provided by the Firelands Military Vehicle Group. We are assisted by the members of the Erie County Fair Board, various scout and US Naval Sea Cadet units who provide the meals and assistance to disabled veterans.

This concert will honor veterans and their families. As part of the event, the Emcee will thank veterans of the Vietnam War for their service and sacrifice; and pay tribute to their families. This concert is free to all attendees. The script will include the objectives of the Vietnam War Commemoration. We would be honored if a representative from the Vietnam War Commemoration could join us.

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail is located in Price County and has 13 markers to represent the 13 years of service and sacrifice of the brothers and sisters in arms. The markers denote events of the war that were deemed important by Vietnam Veterans. The trail is a commemorative project to remind the public of the sacrifices made by this group of unheralded veterans.

Objective (1) To thank and honor up to 600 Veterans of the Vietnam War... For pre-publicity, please google Vietnam War Vallejo or go to http://www.timesheraldonline.com/breaking_news/ci_25755037/vallejo-hold-special-service-honoring-vietnam-war-veterans Here in Vallejo CA, please note that in 2011-2012, about 200 World War II Veterans were honored to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day, the Double Victory Campaign, and recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal. Then on 7/27/2013, over 400 Korean War Veterans were honored on the 60th anniversary of the Armistice with Certificates of Appreciation from 1-U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, 2-Republic of Korea, 3-US Congress, 4-State of CA Senate and Assembly, 5-County of Solano, and 6-City of Vallejo, plus 7-Korean War Memorial brochures, and 8-copy of program. FOR 8. b. Other: Please email me your excel template and tell me last day to submit names so I can receive Certificates by AUG 1 - so we can assemble with Certificates from Congress, State of CA, County of Solano, and City of Vallejo before AUG 9, 2014.

The NHSODAR will welcome home members and members' husbands who are Vietnam Veterans during our annual Cathedral of the Pines banquet and service.

We are hitting objective 1 on the commemoration list honoring military service in and in support of military missions during the Vietnam War. We are also honoring the sacrifices of military families during the conflict.

We just received our packet as a Commemorative Partner, and this event is in the recent past. However, we would like it to be recognized as it will be a repetitive event. Skytrooper (Impressions of a Skytrooper) is a musical performance featuring 12 songs that reflect the familiar experiences of combat soldiers serving in the Vietnam War (the "Rock and Roll" war), but many of the experiences reflected in the music can be attributed to those of any combat war Veteran. All of the songs were written by Bill Ellis, many while he was serving in Vietnam as an infantryman with the 1st Air Cavalry Division during 1968-69. The music is powerful and evocative, ranging from haunting ballads to pulsating rock and roll. Skytrooper uses music and drama to bring about awareness and healing to Veterans and families. The show stage is set to resemble a bunker of the Vietnam era, complete with sandbags, artillery boxes, camo netting and stage props. Bill Ellis introduces the show as helicopters are heard overhead and the first song begins. He then weaves his personal stories throughout the music numbers, accompanied by a five-member band. Special guest performance by Lisa Ellis. Lighting, sound effects, a slide show presentation and theatrical drama enhance the performance, helping to create a realistic scene and the feeling for the audience that they are not just observers, but participants in the performance.

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Samuel Johnston Chapter Members are encouraged to knit and crochet warm scarves for the annual "Knit Your Bit" campaign that is sponsored by the National WW 2 Museum in New Orleans. Chapter members donated 24 hand-made scarves which are given to elderly and hospitalized veterans in VA facilities nationwide. Many are veterans of the Vietnam War. This is a year-round project for several of our Chapter members.

Thanked and honored Vietnam veterans in Grafton, VT by presenting them with Certificates and pins.