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Monday, March 28, 2016

Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Trail (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 17, 2014-March 01, 2021
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Prentice
126 Cherry St. Rm 104
Phillips,WI
11111

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.
 

Newspaper Insert (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2015-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fremont County
720 W. Pershing Ave
Riverton,WY
82501

Interview inserts into local papers on Vietnam Veteran interviews.
 

Monthly "Brown Bag Lunch" for Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 27, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Farmington has over 200 Vietnam veterans living in the community but there is no veterans organization for them to gather and meet. The veterans will be able to to do this when they attend the "Bring your own brown bag" lunches which will be held at the Farmington Town Hall from 11 am to 1 pm the second Wednesday of each month until December 2017. The main focus is to give the veterans a place where they can casually gather and share but a short program will be designed by sometimes inviting guest speakers. The local DAR chapter will present certificates to all Vietnam veterans who attend.
 

Information tabletop display at VA Hospital in Omaha, NE (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 11, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Hospital in Omaha, NE
4101 Woolworth
Omaha,NE
68105

402-468-5327

To make veterans and the public aware of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam war; handing out information on Vietnam veterans issues, agent orange issues, and health concerns for Vietnam veterans. Tabletop display is held at the VA Hospital the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month for 8 hours per day.
 

Vietnam – A Retrospective on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2015-March 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Museum and Memorial Center
2115 Park Blvd.
San Diego,CA
92101

Can you add sending 1 set of posters (every one of them). This is for an exhibit he is doing in San Diego that will go till 2017, so I think based on what he’s doing, we can send 1 of everything. Opening ceremony of new permanent exhibit on the Vietnam Experience on the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Exhibits, displays, timelines, oral histories, and personal stories tell the experiences of San Diegans in the Vietnam War on 4/30/2015. Exhibit opens to public on May 1st, 2015.
 

They Served With Honor: Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 24, 2015-May 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper/online and hardcover book
170 Star Lane
Casper,WY
82604

Each week a different Vietnam veteran will be profiled in full-page newspaper features. The profiles are published online at www.trib.com/honor with additional photos, audio and other assets. in 2017, a hardcover book of all the profiles will be published. A book signing event will be hosted and each veteran featured will be gifted a copy of the book by our sponsors and fellow commemorative committee members.
 

Coweta County Salutes its Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 07, 2015-May 13, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newnan High School
190 Lagrange Street
Newnan,GA
30263

We are working with the Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs to award a Certificate of Honor to all local Vietnam Veterans.
 

Certificates and pins (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TBA
TBA
Erie County,NY
14127

To present veterans from Erie Co. New York with certificates from the DAR and label pins to thank them for their service.
 

Focused Outreach Activities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 01, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
New York State Outreach events/office location
2 Empire State Plaza
Albany,NY
12223

Our agency (NYS DVA) advocates and assists Veterans and their families, including conducting numerous and on-going Outreach events, for example- recently honoring female Vietnam Veterans at NYS's Vietnam Veteran Museum. The materials we request will help us to specifically connect with and honor Vietnam Veterans.
 

Thank a Vietnam Veteran (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 08, 2016-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ira Owen Kreager American Legion Post 384
501 E. Penn St.
Hoopeston,IL
60942

To thank the Vietnam veterans and those lost during the war in the Hoopeston area with a meal and a lapel pin at the Hoopeston American Legion Post.
 

Vietnam War Memorial Museum (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 10, 2015-August 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greene County
6265 Spring Hill Road
Ruckersville,VA
22968

The Memorial is open year round to educate the public on the Vietnam War and the veterans who served in it. It is run by veteran volunteers and supported by various veteran organizations.They would like a commemorative flag to fly at the memorial museum.
 

Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2nd Region, MOPH
Red Top Road
Buffalo,MO
65622

I travel throughout an 11 state area and visit with many veterans, their families and various veteran organizations. Am in need of materials to hand out to people so word can spread about the commemoration. Am working on a Purple Heart Event in Branson, Missouri to take place 21-23 April 2016. Last year had 250 Purple Heart Recipients, and their spouses, in attendance, mostly Vietnam veterans.
 

New York Mets Annual Military Appreciation Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 02, 2015-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
CitiField
120-01 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing,NY
11368

This will be the 9th annual New York Mets Military Appreciation day which is held in conjunction with Fleet Week New York. Veterans will be lining the warning track, promotion ceremonies on the field, video shout outs, joint services color guard, military/veteran outreach organizations will also be present to provide veterans services
 

Vietnam Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 31, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News,VA
23606

University will allow display of VN memorablia and books in library display case on a rotating basis. Will also provide web site with materials for possible student study. Will display Presidential Proclamation as well as posters developed by your organization.
 

Chief, National Guard Bureau State Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 19, 2015-September 15, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
50 States & Territories
1636 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC

State Visits
 

Honoring our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 07, 2015-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAR Meeting
9697 Mayacoo Club Dr.
Wellington,FL
33411

A DAR meeting, lunch, certificate. To honor the brave men and women who serve, both in Vietnam and at home.
 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Relocation Project (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2015-July 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park
7th and Watson Streets
Beaverton,OR

Beaverton Post #124 is refurbishing and relocating one of the oldest Vietnam Veterans Memorials in the United States. The Memorial, dedicated in June 1968, lists all the Oregonians killed in the war as of the date of dedication, many added later. The building where this memorial was for almost fifty years had sold and the remodeling put the memorial in harms way. The Beaverton Post has removed the Memorial from its old location and it is safely stored. The Post is presently securing funds to build the Memorial's permanent home in our Veterans Memorial Park. This is an expensive project, approx $130,000. We have secured $63,000 to date but we are reaching out to the community, organizations and corporations for financial help. Please visit our website for more information: www.beavertonpost124.org .
 

Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chesapeake City Hall
301 Cedar RD
Chesapeake,VA
23322

Theme for the City Veterans Day Program is "Chesapeake Remembers its Vietnam Veterans." Speaker is a Combat Infantry enlisted man who served in the infantry. Our Vietnam Veteran's will be seated and welcomed by the Mayor and distribution of pins made in public.
 

On going letter campagin (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Country Wide
PO Box 1383
Bluffton,SC
29910

Dear Vietnam Vet is an ongoing project getting thank you letters into the hands of Vietnam Vets. Anyone can write a thank you letter and DVV mails them and gives them to Vietnam Vets. We also put some of the support materials below into the letters. Any Vietnam Vet can register to receive a thank you letter or anyone can write a thank you letter and send it in at www.dearvietnamvet.com
 

Certificates of Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 06, 2015-November 04, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
None
None
Hoover,AL
35022

We are preparing and awarding certificates of appreciation to Vietnam veterans. These are already being distributed. We would like veteran tie pins to accompany the certificates.
 

Distributing at our Veterans Information Center (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 08, 2015-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Information Center
1507 North Dixie Hwy.
Elizabethtown,KY
42701

We would like to place your Vietnam War Commemoration materials in our Veterans Information Center to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families who come our way. Besides the Veterans Information Center, we also have five other booths which includes: Wall of Honor / Heroes All, Sgt. Mom's Cantina & Buddy's Room. Thank you! Sincerely, Sgt. Mom
 

Vietnam Moment (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2015-November 03, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elk Horn Prairie chapter meetings
15320 Highway 174
Mt. Vernon,MO

To share a short informational fact at each meeting to highlight the service of the Armed Services during the Vietnam War. We began with "General Shinseki's Six Pillars: A Philosophy of Soldiering", will continue on with the objectives of the Vietnam War Commemoration and talking points published on the Commemoration website. We will also use "This week in history" from the website, share pictures from Vietnam War displays and facts and pictures from "Armies of the Vietnam War 1962 - 75"
 

2015-2016 General Membership Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 17, 2015-June 08, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
3601 South W.S. Young Drive
Kileen,TX
76542

At each of the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter's general membership events this fiscal year, we the largest AUSA Chapter in the Uited States would like to recognize Vietnam Veterans publicly by presenting each with a VWC lapel pin in honor of their service. The Chapter's proximity to the retiree population around Fort Hood makes us and these events uniquely qualified to do so. The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter of the Association of the United States Army hosted a General Membership meeting at the Anderson Student Center on the campus of Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas on December 17, 2015. The Keynote address was given by General Robert Abrams the Commanding General of FORSCOM. General (R) Robert M. Shoemaker, LTG (R) Horace G. Taylor and LTG (R) Paul Funk (all Vietnam Veterans) were each presented their VWC lapel pins. Subsequently, all three retired General Officers participated in the recognition and pinning of (15) additional Vietnam Veterans with their VWC lapel pins.
 

Honoring Our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 11, 2016-May 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Marion Post 298
625 31st St
Marion,IA
52302

The Marion American Legion Post will be honoring the Vietnam veterans in the community this winter and spring. Monthly meeting at the Post are open to all veterans, not just American Legion members. We plan on distributing lapel pins at all meeting. We also have veterans in local care facilities, nursing homes and retirement homes who are unable to travel. We plan on going out to those facilities and honoring those who have served. The Post conducts fish fries each Friday during lent, again open to the public. Plans include reaching out to the Vietnam veterans in attendance and distributing lapel pins during those weekly events. All total, we could have some 20 separate but related events during the time specified. Plans are being discussed to hold an event in late April, early May to commemorate the end of the Vietnam war. That would be a separate event and support request. I have buttons on hand following the Veterans Day events.
 

Marker Dedication (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2015-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cooper County Courthouse
200 Main
Boonville,MO
65233

To honor Vietnam veterans and their families.
 

VN Veteran recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-June 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chickasaw Veterans Service Office
260 E Prospect Street
New Hampton,IA
50659

641-394-3232

To recognize Vietnam Veterans of Chickasaw County
 

Distribution of Pens to VETS That are Members - NON-EVENT (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 01, 2015-March 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
TCA Headquarters
555 E. Braddock Road
Alexandria,VA
22314

703-838-1950

Non - Event Distribution of Members that are VETS
 

VWC Lapel Pin Mail-out Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 04, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The EC-47 History Site
4213 Green Meadow Drive
San Angelo,TX
76904

The EC-47 History Site has sponsored and co-sponsored eight VWC events so far this year. Please see our after action reports. Also, we have either sponsored or supported additional ceremonies for Vietnam War veterans in nursing homes or for those unable to attend our organized group events. During our group ceremonies, we receive many requests for lapel pins and other VWC materials for eligible family member and friends veterans living outside of the Concho Valley, and in most cases, outside the state. Using the VWC partner portal, we attempt to locate participating VWC partners in a close proximity to the requesting veterans. . .and ask that partner to make contact and include these individual veterans in their planned programs. This has not been as successful as we had hoped. Failing to locate a participating VWC partner leaves us with few alternatives, so we have established a mail-out package that The EC-47 History Site will prepare and mail to eligible Vietnam War and Vietnam War-era veterans. The mail-out packages include: a high-quality blue pocket folder to hold a copy of the Presidential proclamation, individual VWC fact sheets, a commemorative lapel pin and fact sheet, and a sticker and information sheets explaining the VWC seal and flag. The EC-47 History Site has a robust committee and a number of these supporting organizations are including materials that focus on the VWC objectives...principally to honor and thank each of these mail-out recipients in a special way. This request is for an approximate 4-month supply of support materials to be used only in this mail-out program. We intend to submit an after action report o/a March 31, 2016 to account for the success of this program (measured by the feedback we receive from participating veterans.) We appreciate the solid guidance provided by VWC representative Trina M. Chisholm as we developed this mail-out program. Thanks for your support as well.
 

Historic Preservation Project of Star of Destiny (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 07, 2015-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Katy Library
5414 Franz Rd
Katy,TX
77493

Our DAR chapter's Historic Preservation is collecting questionnaires regarding Vietnam Veterans experiences. This is an ongoing project and will conclude in March 2016. These questionnaires will be converted into a narrative form and compiled for the Katy Library.
 

On Going Meetings/Events  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 14, 2015-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Many
257 W Grand Island Dr
Eagle,ID
83616

Need more Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins
 

Our Only Mission -Thanking Veterans Everyday, Everywhere (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout the Midwest States
2619 Shannon Avenue
Jenning,IL
63136

The mission of my organization is to "Thank Veterans for their service everyday, everywhere." So my mission is on going day to day. Everyday, I meet Vietnam Era Veterans and their family members and I award them a Thank You Packet (consist of a thank you card and special dog tag) for their service or for the service of their family member. I would like to have the Tin Pin to accompany my Thank You Packets that I award specifically to Vietnam Era Veterans.
 

Never Forget  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 21, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bremer County Veterans Affairs
203 1st Ave. NE
Waverly,IA
50677

To honor the service of Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

New Mexico Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2016-April 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Special Collections Library
423 Central Avenue NE
Albuquerque,NM
87102

To honor Veterans and specifically those that served in Vietnam. The monthly genealogical meetings are held and we anticipate that in four months we can honor close to 30 Vietnam Veterans. We have asked for a listing of all genealogy members who are Vietnam era Vets and have rec'd 25 including one female. We do anticipate a few more at these meetings.
 

Honoring Local Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 15, 2015-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wise County Forgotten Wars Museum
1308 10th Street
Bridgeport,TX

Several Walls in the museum have been dedicated to honoring the Vietnam Veterans..The Commerative Flag is displayed and personalized tours are being conducted especially for the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Vietnam Veterans' Interviews (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 04, 2015-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Newspaper Office
1521 Imlay City Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

The Lapeer County Committee members proposed to the county newspaper that they run an interview of a Vietnam Veteran once a month for the three years of the National Commemoration. The Lapeer County Press agreed and has run full page up to 1 1/4 pages of individual interviews of Lapeer County Vietnam Veterans. The articles have been very educational and have given a very real picture of the war from our heroes eyes. This publication covers more than Lapeer County. Public publication 2015-2018 Anticipated attendance is a guess as I don't know the county distribution hard copy and internet.
 

Stories From Home: The Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tipton County Museum
751 Bert Johnston Ave.,
Covington,TN
38019

This will be a museum exhibit displaying photos and stories of citizens of Tipton County who served in the Vietnam War. Our Opening Reception will be February 18 from 6:30 until 8:00, and we will be honoring several Vietnam Veterans that evening.
 

Vietnam Museum Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 04, 2016-June 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Street
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

The purpose of this display is to raise awareness of the 50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War. It highlights life for an American soldier during that time period. Another purpose of the display is to enlighten patrons about the sacrifices by those who fought in the war.
 

2016 Year of the Vietnam Veterans of Salome (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 3708
66558 Hall St.
Salome,AZ
85348

Post will have Morning Coffee all Year Sunday through Tuesday. Bingo Every Saturday Night. Special Dinners. Flag Burning Ceremony. All will honor the Service of Vietnam Veterans. The hall will have displays of the time line of the war. Veterans will be asked to talk about their times there. Hoping to include the local High School and Elementary school with history displays and talks with our Vietnam Veterans.
 

Knight of Columbus and Fonda Legion Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 14, 2016-April 07, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Columbus and Fonda Legion
Main St
Fonda,IA
50540

Presented Vietnam veterans with a pin.
 

Honoring Our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aldersgate Village
7220 SW Asbury Dr.
Topeka,KS
66546

The ceremony is in the planning stages but we plan to honor each Vietnam Era Veteran. Local dignitaries will be in attendance for our presentation of the lapel pins. We will be collaborating with the local Vietnam Veterans Chapter. Final date has not been set although will be scheduled within noted range.
 

Random Acts of Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 28, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Special Collections Library
423 Central Ave NE
Albuquerque,NM
87102

At our monthly DAR meeting in January, the ladies attending will be given the opportunity to take a small number of pins, brochures, seals and bumper stickers to give out to Vietnam Veterans they may know or live with and also to random Vets they may see in the stores, BX, commissary, clinics, hospitals, etc. The ladies will be asked to keep track of how many pins they give out and a log of the Vets' reactions or responses. Many of the pins I have personally given out spawn very interesting stories!
 

Chapter Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 14, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 1114
110 N Wabash
Evansville,IN
47703

As Regent of the Capt. Henry Vanderburgh Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, I plan on taking lapel pins along when I attend events at the local VFW, American Legion, Veterans Day Parade, Fall Festival Parade, and Christmas Parade. On behalf of the Chapter I also services at the local Cemeteries on Veteran's Day and at Memorial Day. These will also be given to honor the spouses of several of our Chapter members who are Vietnam Vets. I will also take them to our State Convention for the other Chapter's to take to their spouse's.
 

Veterans Club Monthly Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 24, 2016-December 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Solivita
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee,FL
34759

Club monthly meetings will recognize veterans and their families. Additionally, Club has extensive Orlando, Florida VA outreach program drawing literally hundreds of veterans wanting to learn about benefits and programs. Hanging the materials will allow our club to exend recognition to a larger community.
 

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 4
301 N. Groesbeck
Mt. Clemens,MI
48036

This event is to welcome all Vietnam era veterans home and to share their stories with OIF/OEF veterans.
 

Vietnam Veteran Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 12, 2016-January 02, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jed Smith State Park
Hwy 199
Crescent City,CA
95531

We wish to order the Vietnam Veterans Lapel pins. We will be distrubiting them to the Veterans at the reunion. We will also be presenting them to the Vets that meet at the VFW monthly and to the Vets on Vietnam Veterans Day.
 

Honoring Our Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Picadilly Cafeteria
11810 Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa,FL
33618

certificates will be given this is ongoing as we recognize more veterans
 

DAR Chapter Luncheon Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 13, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Carnegie Center
329 W. 10th Street
Lorain,OH
44052

To honor and thank Vietnam Veterans and support staff for their service. This is an ongoing activity that occurs at our monthly meetings throughout the year. Lunch is provided and certificates, lapel pins, and materials are given to our Vietnam veterans. Colors were posted by our local JROTC group. The Lorain Mayor, Chase Ritenauer, spoke. Following the luncheon, Regent Mary Jane Burger also spoke using many of the talking points provided by the Commemoration. Lapel pins and certificates were presented. Gift bags containing a copy of the Proclamation, fact sheet, tin pins, stickers, and a small box of Valentine candy were also given. Many people commented on what a wonderful event it was. It was very successful.
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Community Awareness (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 15, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee Professional Firefighters Local 215
5625 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53212

Recognize and honor the Vietnam Veterans within the Milwaukee Fire Dept.
 

Visiting Vietnam Veterans V A Hospital (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 23, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V A Hospital
3421 Hawkins
Iowa City ,IA
52240

Our Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter has an office at the V A Hospital where we assist Veterans on health issues and filing claims .We also visit patients every three months . We will be giving out 50th commemoration pins and stickers to the Vietnam Veteran Veterans we come in contact with . Also to those in the Hallways and waiting areas who have Vietnam hats on .
 

Kiwanis Club Recognition Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
River Room, St. Paul's Church
605 Reynolds Street
Augusta,GA
30901

The purpose of this event is to recognize the Vietnam Veterans both within our Kiwanis Club and those in the community who accept our public invitation to be honored at our club meeting site. Kiwanis Club program on March 28 was Veteran Recognition Day. This was the meeting closest to the designated Vietnam Veteran’s Day, March 30, 2016. All veterans present were recognized but Vietnam Era Veterans received a Department of Defense lapel pin and a certificate signed by Georgia Governor Deal. Veterans were called up by service, USAF, USN, USMC and US Army. A retired General Officer presented the pins. Dale Bell, Deputy Director of Georgia Veterans Services presented the personalized certificates signed by the Governor.
 

Fall of Saigon (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 29, 2016-April 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
NM Veterans Memorialo
1100 Louisiana Blvd SE
Albuquerque,NM
87108

Gathering around our Vietnam Veteran's statue and talk about what happened on this day. Plan on inviting the students from nearby school.
 

Aleda E. Lutz VA Honors Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Medical Center and Community Clinics
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw,MI
48602

To honor and thank Vietnam veterans for their service. We believe our events and efforts were a great success. We held a ceremony and luncheon on 03/28/2016 at our VA Medical Center. 100 invitations went to Vietnam Era Veteran employees, a local VVA Chapter, and 80 random Vietnam Veterans living in Saginaw. Because we serve over 17,000 Vietnam Veterans, we also had each of our VA facilities in Alpena, Bad Axe, Cadillac, Cheboygan, Clare, Gaylord, Grayling, Oscoda, and Traverse City, and also our VA Healthcare Annex, participate in honoring Vietnam Veterans by providing them the Vietnam Lapel Pin, the Proclamation, and a letter from our Acting Medical Center Director. We received some incredible feedback from those at the ceremony and those receiving the recognition in our clinics over the week. We had a Military Museum display in our front entrance of the medical center, a Vietnam Veteran employee with items on display as well, and a window display in our medical center with our Commemorative Partner Flag, certificate, etc. We had vinyl banners made for each of our VA facilities that we will be using for future events.
 

Recognizing Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 29, 2016-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 180
1331 Seling Ave
Baltimore,MD
21237

At a dinner meeting. Need Lapel pins and Proclamations.
 

Vietnam Era Pin presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-April 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Houston County
310 Hankins Hollow lane
Tennessee Ridge,TN
37178

We have developed a list of all Vietnam Era Vets who have lived in Houston County (277). This work was done in conjunction with the development of our Veterans wall listing by name all Vets who have ever lived in Houston County (over 2200). We plan to visit the home of all Vets we are unable to reach via American Legion, VFW and local churches and present the pin and a Thank you for your Service to each Vet. VFW Post 9689 has the lead on this project and we plan to involve local business and other volunteers for assistance. We are able to make this personal because we have names of all our Vets and can locate them because we are a small county (8000 population). Note: We would like the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and sticker in the number listed.
 

Steuben County Salutes our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 22, 2016-May 07, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Service Agency
3 E. Pulteney Square
Bath,NY
14810

We will be presenting each Vietnam Veteran that comes into our agency during this time period a pin, stickers and brochure. We will have informational presentations by our agency and register them for any VA and New York State benefits they may be eligible for. Our Agency serves approximately 10,000 veterans, of which 45-50% served in or during Vietnam.
 

VIETNAM DAY (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Salt Lake City VA Nurshing Home
750 S Foothill Blv
Salt Lake City,UT
84111

Honor Vietnam Vets March 28 is the offical Day in Utah
 

An evening of Reflection (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
AMVETS Post 9 Club
2402 Railroad ave
bismarck,ND
58501

to reflect on the war and how the commemoration has helped heal wounds150 Vietnam Veterans and spouses will be invited for an evening of reflection
 

Various Lapel Pin Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 02, 2016-October 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Way
Pink Hill Park
Blue Springs,MO
64015

We are planning to dedicate a tree and an engraved plaque in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War this spring; also will have random opportunities to present lapel pins to Vietnam Veterans throughout the year, working together with VVA-Kansas City Chapter and other area Vietnam Veterans.
 

Community Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jacksonville, FL
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville,FL
32202

Reaching out to the local community; handing out materials to bring awareness of the Vietnam War Anniversary and honoring local Vietnam veterans. Plan to visit VFWs, American Legions, local businesses, etc. Working in conjunction with the City of Jacksonville, Military Affairs and Veterans Services Department.
 

Cahuilla Chapter Meetings (8) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 19, 2016-October 21, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mission Hills
34-600 Mission Hills Drive
Rancho Mirage,CA
92270

To honor Vietnam Veterans each month who are in attendance/guest speakers. (Note: we have been doing this since October 2014 -- we would like to have the pins to award past and future veterans)
 

Commanders Recognition Dinner (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 04, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 284
505 Springdale Avenue
Colonial Heights,VA
23834

Our AL Post 284 is celebrating its 70th Anniversary of service to Veterans and the community. The 1st Quarter is devoted to honoring Vietnam Veterans. The other quarters will be themed to honor, WWII, Korea, and other eras. There are Vietnam Veteran events planned for April an May as well, but I have not gotten all of the information from our Post 70th Celebration Committee.
 

Unoccupied Seat (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 03, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
John L. Throckmorton Library
1-3346 Randolph Stree
Fort Bragg,NC
28310

Dedicated by the Dogwood Chapter American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Serving as a reminder of those that have not returned home and in remembrance of their sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving this country.
 

Take Me home Huey exhibition PSAM (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 18, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Palm Springs Air Museum
745 N. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs,CA
92262

A multi-media art project, Take Me Home Huey was created by Light Horse Legacy partner artist Steve Maloney from the remains of a Huey helicopter that was shot down in 1969 during a medical rescue in Vietnam. The serial number of the Huey is 67-17174; the aircraft is commonly known as #174. The crew chief Gary Dubach and the medic Stephen Schumacher of the 15th Medical Battalion, 1st Cavalry Div. died bravely during the medical rescue attempt. The aircraft was found by Viet Nam War 50th Commemorative partner Light Horse Legacy (LHL), a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on Post-Traumatic Stress. LHL researched, re-skinned and restored the helicopter for Maloney, who then repurposed it into art for healing. Maloney’s Take Me Home Huey 42-foot long art installation combines a Huey helicopter used in Vietnam and turned into art for healing and to inspire conversation. The other elements of the art installation are a documentary film that is in the editing process, a commissioned Take Me Home Huey song as well as a detailed website with information about this particular Huey helicopter, the artist as well as resources about Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD)along with the advances of air and medical technology. The helicopter’s history and artistic mission is significant; Take Me Home Huey honors Vietnam veterans, inspires conversation, promotes healing, and helps raise awareness for PTSD treatment services. The Nov. 2015 inaugural exhibition in Peoria, AZ reunited surviving 174 crewmembers and families connected to the aircraft. A time capsule in 174 preserves artifacts of the war for future generations, including a signed book by ex-POW Senator John McCain. The “healing helicopter” will be on public display February 18 thru April 30, 2016 at The Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs CA: open daily from 10am to 5pm. A Guide by Cell exhibition guide accessed thru smart-phones enhances the installation
 

Red Cross Volunteer Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2016-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Reginal Red Cross Headquarters
Park Road
Charlotte,NC
28210

This is a regional multi-event presentation. The director of the Western NC Region of the Red Cross is a board member of the Carolinas Freedom Foundation (Partner) will schedule a series of times to recognize VN Veterans who work as volunteers in the various cities throughout western North Carolina. There could be as many as ten such presentations.
 

Lapel Pin Presentations at The Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 16, 2016-April 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr. NW
Washington DC,DC
20242

The Park Service Volunteers at The Wall will be presenting Vietnam veteran lapel pins to Vietnam veterans visiting The Wall
 

Proclamation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016-March 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston,IL
60201

Our DAR chapter, Kaskaskia will be joining the City of Evanston ( a new commemorative partner ) to proclaim March 29th welcome home to Vietnam Veterans Day. We will be honoring local Vietnam Veterans giving a key to the city in representation of all Vietnam veterans. This will be done by Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl at the March 28, 2016 council meeting. The City of Evanston is in the process of completing their own Commemorative Partnership. We were able to honor an employee that served in the infantry in country. Mr. Ricky Voss received a standing ovation from the crowd. Many of the commemorative items were handed out to citizens attending the meeting. We were also able to honor the City Manager's father-in-law, who also served in country.
 

Ongoing Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Massachusetts
2200 Hanscom Drive
Bedford,MA
01730

Senior leadership of the Massachusetts National Guard will give pins to Vietnam veterans at many scheduled and unscheduled events.
 

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wyndemere
200 Wyndemere Circle
Wheaton,IL
60187

Vietnam Veterans and their families will be thanked and honored for their service and support. The veterans will presented with the Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The City of Wheaton will issue a proclamation declaring March 30, 2016 "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
 

Vietnam Veterans in Unicoi (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016-March 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Erwin Town Hall
211 north main st
erwin,TN
37650

TO recognize thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam war for their service and sacrifice
 

Bedside Honoring Services (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Patient Homes
n/a
Chicagoland area,IL
60559

Our organization provides hospice care to dying Veterans. For each Veteran, we have a bedside honoring service at their home which could include a nursing home or hospital. The family of the Veteran is invited as well as staff from a facility is applicable. We conduct this pinning service and utilize a company red, white blue pin. We would like to start using your commemorative pin for our Veterans who served in Vietnam. This would not be one big event but many personal pinning ceremonies. I am asking for 20 lapel pins per our numbers from last years statistics. We will also have large group events this year but are not ready for help with those yet.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 22, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Memorial Hall
83 Court Street
Plymouth,MA
02360

The town of Plymouth will recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families during Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Hall on Nov 11, 2016. Plans call to present each veteran with a challenge coin and other items and for a collation after the ceremony.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Week (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 24, 2016-April 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
City Hall
Broadway Street
Lenoir City,TN
37771

Flag raising of Vietnam War Commemoration flag at City Hall with Proclamation from city mayor, wreath laying at tomb of Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient from Lenoir City, recognition of Vietnam War veterans and families throughout the community. Mayor Tony Aikens issued a Proclamation recognizing those who served in Vietnam. The Vice Mayor addressed the audience and the proclamation was presented by the DAR member who is Assistant City Manager. Brochures, stickers, decals and buttons were given to those in attendance and shared with the VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, American Legion and Freedom Riders to distribute through their organization. Brochures were also on display for distribution to the public. It was a successful public event meeting the stated objectives. Turnout may have be higher if it has not been raining and moved indoors. The American Legion Post 70 raised the Commemoration Flag provided by the Commemoration Committee. It will fly at City Hall throughout Commemoration Week.
 

50 commemorative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-May 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Layton City
Layton pkW
Layton,UT
84041

to bring awareness of the anniversary of the vietnam war and to honor those who have served.
 

Vietnam Veterans Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Museum
100 Bragg Boulevard
Fayetteville,NC
28301

To hand out pins to thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War and their families who visit the museum. Our average yearly attendance in 148,000.
 

Veterans Club Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Starlite Ball Room
100 Solivita Blvd
Kissimmee ,FL
34759

Note: Attendance numbers are 'per' event,' some 30 events anticipated through 2016. At regularly scheduled Club meetings, periodic visits to Orlando VA Hospital and local Nursing homes, informal ceremonies will be recognize and honor Vietnam era Veterans and families will be.
 

Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016-April 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hamilton Place Mall
2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd
Chattanooga,TN
37921

This week long event is centered around the Vietnam Moving Wall and to honor those that lost their lives during the war and the families who were left behind. Vietnam Veterans and their families will be honored by the visitors coming to pay respect at the traveling Vietnam War Wall. The National Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters will recognize those who served by giving them small tokens of gratitude and heartfelt thank you. Co-Hosting This Event Includes: Southwest Point Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution Nancy Ward Chapter NSDAR Avery Trace Chapter, NSDAR Judge David Campbell Chapter NSDAR Chief John Ross NSDAR DAR Chickamauga Chapter Moccasin Bend DAR
 

Ongoing Honoring Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 23, 2016-December 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Panola County Country Club
225 Country Club Road
Batesville,MS
38606

Each willing chapter member will locate and give lapel pins to as many Vietnam War Veterans as possible. We have found that those we identify and give pins to know of others.
 

Church Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oak Hill Baptist Church
Williamson Rd
Griffin,GA
30224

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans. Veterans and families will be called forward during Sunday Service and pinned.
 

Medal of Honor Celebration Host City Gainesville TX (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 24, 2016-March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Facility Gainesville
449 CR 2261
Valley View,TX
76272

Parade, speeches, school visits, BBQ, motorcade following Medal of Hornor Recipients from DFW Airport to Gainesville . Purpose is to honor Medal of Honor Recipients, all vets, including Vietnam veterans.
 

Commemoration On The Move: Phase 1 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Phoenix, AZ area
Metro Phoenix
Phoenix,AZ
85023

Our DAR Chapter is going to have a program we call "Commemoration on the Move". We will be obtaining names of Vietnam era Veterans in our community from our chapter membership. We will travel to these individuals homes to present them with certificates and other commemoration memorabilia. We will talk briefly with the veteran and family present about the purpose of the commemoration and officially welcome them home. This event was different in that it was not one big event. We located Vietnam veteran through our chapter's members. We traveled through our city visiting these veterans in their homes, or at a pre-determined location to thank them, present lapel pins and DAR certificates, a special letter from our Chapter Regent and other Commemorative information and materials. A short speech was made on the history of the 50th commemorative effort. This gave us the opportunity to visit veterans individually or in small groups, hear their stories and truly thank them. One of our chapter members reached out to about 30 of her former classmates who lived out of our local area. Many had not heard from her in years. They had marvelous conversations, each veteran truly expressing their gratitude that she had found them and told them about the Commemoration. Packages including all of the items listed below along with a special letter written by the Regent were mailed to each of them. Whether local or not, the gratitude expressed by all the veterans was overwhelming. Many said this is the first time anyone ever recognized them. Someone said the war was so long ago they don't think about it much anymore. Many thank you notes and letters were received. In times where various factors make it difficult to have a single large event, this method of reaching veterans truly worked and we would recommend it to other Commemorative Partners.
 

Pinning ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice Pavilion
2050 Claire Court
Glenview,IL
60025

These pins will be used for pinning ceremonies to honor and thank Vietnam Veterans who are in hospice care with our organization. All Veterans we serve are recognized with a "thank you" flag-pinning ceremony to honor their service; it would be especially nice to have a specific pin for the Vietnam Veterans. We also attempt to have as many family members as possible present for these bedside pinning ceremonies: they are often quite emotional, as this is a final opportunity for the service of these brave men and women to be acknowledged. This event was a great success! We wanted to recognize our own five staff and hospice volunteers who are Vietnam Veterans, and we wanted to surprise them with the honor on Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (March 30). The presentation of the Vietnam Veteran lapel pin, a personalized certificate and a bumper sticker. A special ceremony and reading were done at the beginning of a presentation on Honoring Veterans at the End of Life - a mandatory in-service for our hospice volunteers - that was intentionally scheduled on that date. We had asked the Veterans to be present just so we could introduce them to the group assembled for the program. Our CEO read a tribute to them, and they were pinned and thanked, and received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd in attendance. The five Vietnam Veterans who were honored were Army (3) and Navy (2). Photos were taken and included in our organization's weekly newsletter distributed to 900+ staff and 1500+ volunteers.
 

Honoring Vietnam Heores (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion
3108 Ironwood Ave
Hull,IA
51239

We plan on pinning our Vietnam Veteran and let those that will be there to witness how thankful we are for their services to their country. Allowing others to learn what these men and women gave up to keep our country safe. Honor and respect as they should have had a long time ago. I need extra presidential Proclamations and fact sheet for the other events we plan on having.
 

Commemorative Flag and Display at American Legion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2015-June 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Hall, Murphysboro, IL
1700 Gartside St
Murphysboro,IL
62901

A commemorative display was set up at the Murphysboro American Legion. This display consisted of a: Commemorative Flag, brochure, seal, and presidential proclamation. The display will remain up for several months.
 

Veterans: Remembering Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saluda Historical Society Museum
Law Range Street
Saluda,SC
29138

Since late December 2015, Old 96 District Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has been gathering the stories of local people who served in Vietnam. One member, Ann Ella Adams, has been interviewing these veterans (or widows) and writing their stories for publication in the Saluda Standard-Sentinel and the Edgefield Advertiser, the two newspapers that serve the Saluda and Edgefield County area of west central South Carolina. (Three veterans have written their own stories.) Publishing these stories has made the public aware of the tremendous service that these individuals provided to our country 50 years ago. Also, we have been told by a number of these people that the very act of recalling the service that they provided has helped them to verbalize their deeds in a way that nothing else has done before. Spouses and families have heard their stories recently as never before. Their fellow citizens also have been made aware of their sacrifices. We plan to honor them in late March or in April, as soon as we receive the pins from you.
 

50th Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 22, 2016-March 29, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Branch County Court House
29 N Howell
Hillsdale,MI
49242

The event was very successful, good radio and newspaper coverage. The Mayor of Coldwater provided a Proclamation for the Day which was read at the event. The President's proclamation was copied and handed out to all. We were asked by the county to make this an annual event. The Vets were very thankful. The Veterans Affairs people called us later to ask if we had more pins as vets had been calling in to receive so 12 additional pins were provided at the office of VA. The flag received did not have grommets, so had to make holes to fly it on the flag pole. We flew flag for the day but if had been longer probably would not have held up.
 

Vietnam Veterans' school History presentation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 14, 2016-March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer High School
933 S. Saginaw
Lapeer,MI
48461

March, full day, Vietnam Veterans of the committee will speak to approximately seven American History school classes totaling 200 high school students. Educational. 200 students Lapeer High school, 933 S. Saginaw, Lapeer, MI.
 

Vietnam Veteran 50th Commeration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2016-March 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Columbus Vet Center
2601 Cross Country Drive
Columbus,GA
31906

The purpose of the event is to formally recognize and thank the Vietnam Veterans for their service. We will host an open house with food and a speaker. We provide counseling services to Vietnam Veterans in three locations which include two states (Georgia and Alabama). We also have a contract provider who provides counseling services to our Vietnam Veterans.
 

Second Commemoration Event for Vietnam War Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 19, 2016-April 20, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Building
Branch Street
Abbeville,SC
29620

The second event to commemorate the veterans of the Vietnam War.
 

Lapel Pin Presentations at The Wall - Vietnam Veterans Day (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 09, 2016-April 05, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Drive NW
Washington,DC
20242

To present Vietnam veteran pins at The Wall for Vietnam Veterans Day
 

VA community living center dinner (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Palo Alto VAMC-Livermore Division Community Living Center
4951 Arroyo Road
Livermore,CA
94550

Catered dinner honoring Vietnam veterans who are in residence at the VA Medical Center Community Living Center (Nursing home).
 

Vietnam Veteran's Day Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jesse Lynch Post #71 American Legion
333 E. Spring Grove
North Augusta,SC
29841

A presentation was made using a formal program. First reading the President's Proclamation then a full explanation of the Commemorative Committee's goals then the purpose and symbolism behind the pin. 38 members were presented pins. The proclamation was presented to the Commander of the Jackson American Legion.
 

Salute to vietnam veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016-March 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
County Courthouse
Main
Greeneville,TN
37743

We will hand out metals to veterans, thank them for their service and give stickers and car bumper stickers to attendees.
 

Honoring our Vietnam Veteran Heroes (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Allegany County Buildings
Court Street
Belmont,NY
14706

We wish to express our appreciation for their service. We hope to present their Vietnam Pins at that time. There will be dignitaries present. DAR is presenting a wreath. There is also a plan for a second wreath to be presented by a local dignitary. News media will be present.
 

Class (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 18, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
1010 Executive Drive Suite 200
Westmont,IL
60559

I am an instructor for Accident Scene Management as well as an officer for the American Veterans Motorcycle Riding Association Chapter 10 out of Tinley Park, IL. Whenever I hold a class or participate in an event (with and without my group) I make it a point to honor veterans with special attention given to Vietnam era Vets due to this being the 50th anniversary. I would like to present them with pins, certificates and bumper stickers and in turn send you pictures of them receiving these items. I appreciate all you are doing to honor these men and women who gave so much and received so little.
 

Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemorative Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cedar Rapids Vet Center
4250 River Center Court NE, Suite D
Cedar Rapids,IA
52402

To honor our Vietnam veteran clients and their families with food, fellowship, and greeting each with a "Welcome Home." The event was successful in that 41 Vietnam veterans were welcomed home and received commemorative items. The majority of said Vietnam veterans are clients of this combat veteran counseling center. Several brought other Vietnam veterans along with them who are not receiving services here. There were no issues that arose. Media coverage was not provided. Our next event will take place during the Summer, or Fall, outdoors and will include a cookout. We will seek support from the Public Affairs office at the nearest VA Medical Center to help with media coverage. The veterans who attended were very appreciative. Our long-time volunteer, and Vietnam vet himself, greeted each vet at the door, said welcome home, and presented commemorative items with the help of staff.
 

VIETNAM VETERAN APPRECIATION WEEK  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-April 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Silver Spring Vet Center
2900 Linden Lane ste 100
Silver Spring,MD
20910

WE WILL HOLD A VET APPRECIATION WEEK FOR OUR VIETNAM VETERANS 21 MARCH TO APRIL 1. WE SERVE NUMEROUS VIETNAM VETERANS IN OUR CENTER.
 

VA Breakfast and Pinning Ceremony  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Manchester VA Medical Center
718 Smyth Road
Manchester,NH
03104

In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Manchester VA will be holding the first in a series of Vietnam Recognition Ceremonies. The Manchester VA Regional Office, Vet Center and Medical Center will host a VA Breakfast and Pinning Ceremony honoring all Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service.
 

Vietnam Memorial Wall (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-June 20, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vet Center
2472 F Rd, Suite 16
Grand Junction,CO
81505

Items will be on display on a full wall in Vet Center to pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and recognize their service and sacrifices. (Items will include flag, posters, photos, etc.)
 

50th Anniversary Commemorating Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roseburg VA National Cemetery (Rain Site: Roseburg VAMC Auditorium)
913 NW Garden Valley Blvd
Roseburg,OR
97471

To show our nation's gratitude and appreciation to our Vietnam veterans. POC has given many Vietnam veterans, who come into the office, with lapel pins, as well as, several VSOs. I believe that our event was a success. Our goal was to show our nation's gratitude and appreciation to our Vietnam Veterans. Many of our Veterans in attendance were pleased by this event. No real issues that came up. We were fortunate the weather cooperated. No suggestions or changes for future event. The only lesson really learned is to trust individuals that have committed to follow through. Everyone have proved themselves reliable for this event. They all came through as promised.
 

Vietnam Veteran War Pinning Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Central Plains Consolidated Patient Account Center
3819 Franklin Avenue South, Leavenworth, KS 66043
Leavenworth,KS
66048

A pinning ceremony honoring our employees who are and served during the Vietnam Veterans era. We will have a local youth color guard post colors, speakers who have served during Vietnam war time, videos, and our Director will pin each Veteran, they will be recognized, view 3 videos from your website, we will also address the MIA/POW table as well, and the table will be displayed during our event, we will serve punch and cookies as refreshments. We had good attendance at our event. There were 2 guest speakers. Our local JROTC posted the flags. During the National Anthem everyone joined in. We had 9 Veterans on-site, and one was pinned while on a Video Teleconference, so we could witness it. Three videos were shown from the commemoration website: A Tribute to Vietnam Veterans; Who We Are: Vietnam Veterans of America; and Thank You for Your Service. One of our guest speakers spoke highly of our local VA Medical Center, and the event helped to remind us of why we are here: to serve the Veterans. We had a Missing Service Member Table sitting out, and read the description of what everything on it represented. We had red roses with yellow ribbon to give to our spouses of the veterans, which they received while the veterans were pinned with the Vietnam Veteran Tin Pin. After the program was over, we served cookies and punch. We have received many thanks from the Veterans recognized, and excellent feedback from attendees. Our committee has been very motivated regarding putting together a proper recognition of our Veterans, and their passion has shown during the event it's self and all its preparation. We are very excited for our next event.This was an event local to employees and family members of our facility.
 

Pinning Ceremony for Hopsice Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Heartland Hospice
20960 S. Frankfort Square Rd. Suite C
Frankfort,IL
60423

When a Veteran is placed on our Hospice service, we have a pinning ceremony bedside thanking them for their service to our country. We want to offer our Vietnam Veterans an additional ceremony honoring them for their Vietnam Service. We invite staff and the patients family to attend the bedside ceremony.
 

Various Educational Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-May 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Locations in Iowa
36832 Old Portland Road
Van Meter,IA
50261

Various meetings with veterans to present to small groups of all ages throughout rural Iowa. I had lots of help this time honoring Vietnam veterans in 12 different locations ranging from one person to 50. Every Vietnam veteran receives the presidential proclamation, flag sticker, seal sticker, bumper sticker, lapel pin, and fact sheet. All audience members receive a tin pin and presidential proclamation and sticker. We are hoping they will help spread the word.
 

March 29th Anniversary Display at Huntsville Library (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 14, 2016-April 22, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Huntsville Madison County Library
915 Monroe St SW
Huntsville,AL
35806

To commemorate the return of US Troops from Vietnam. Glass display case shows photos of soldiers waiting to leave, waiting to board planes, and expressing the spirit of leaving. It also has newspaper headline copy, the Commemorative Partnership Flag and Certificate, an artillery shell, Vietnamese coin, memory boxes with medals, and a poster.
 

50th Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jamaica Plain Campus
150 S Huntington Ave
Jamaica Plain,MA
02130

This event was done in conjunction with VBA. Please see the attached program of events. The Hanscon AFB Color Guard was a great addition. Approximately 60-65 VN veterans were in attendance. They were extremely grateful. One vet mentioned working down the VBA backlog. The VA Boston Director and Regional Benefits Office were guest speakers and handed out the pins. Voluntary service provided the cake and coffee.
 

Proclamation to Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Elba Township Hall
4717 Lippincott Rd
Lapeer,MI
48446

The supervisor of Elba Township, Lapeer County, Michigan, read the proclamation to welcome home Vietnam Era veterans. After the proclamation was read, the supervisor asked the Ottawa Chapter representative to thank the men and women veterans who were in attendance. After they all rose, each veteran was personally named and thanked with a hug and a rose with a flag. Grown men were in tears, as they confessed that no one had ever welcomed them home. Four veterans had served in Vietnam. One brother and one sister stood up representing their siblings who had been lost in Vietnam. Then about 40 people in the audience stood and applauded. It was a perfect evening. This simple ceremony honoring these veterans meant so much. After the veterans stood together by an American flag for the commemorative picture.
 

Vietnam War Commemorative Poster Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 21, 2016-April 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bosque County Courthouse
Main St
Meridian,TX
76665

Chapter Regent, Sue Fielden, affixed all 8 posters to thick white poster board for display purposes. On March 21, 2016, Bosque County Judge, Dewey Ratliff, Chapter Regent, Sue Fielden, and Mrs. Fielden's husband, Sherrod Fielden, a veteran of the Vietnam War era, placed the posters on display at the Bosque County Courthouse. The display has been advertised by chapter members via Facebook and other communications to encourage citizens to visit the courthouse to view them and honor the service of our Vietnam War veterans. DAR members and county citizens have reminded and encouraged others to acknowledge March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day, and to visit the courthouse to view the posters honoring the service of our Vietnam War veterans.
 

Flag Flying (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2016-March 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Melrose, MA
562 Main Street
Melrose,MA
02176

Flew Commemorative flag in honor of Vietnam veterans, as requested by our President General.
 

Veteran Monthly Luncheons (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 13, 2016-December 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Farmington Town Hall Meeting Room
1000 County Road 8
Farmington,NY
14425

Lunches are provided at no cost by the Legacy of Victor (senior living facility). A guest speaker provides updates to veterans benefits to the attendees. Open to all veterans and their spouses/companions
 

Vietnam Veteran Adhoc Ceremonies (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 26, 2016-July 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airborne & Special Operations Museuem
100 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville,NC
28301

We perform Adhoc ceremonies for any and all Vietnam Veterans at the museum that have not or can not attend one of our official ceremonies. These veterans are recognized in front of a gathering of visitors and can be as small as one veteran and up to 10 or more. This is a retroactive request so I can AAR the adhoc ceremonies for that time period.
 

50 Years of Healing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 14, 2015-June 06, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rotary Hill Park
500 Jackson Ave
Naperville,IL
60540

We built our own 60% replica of the Vietnam Wall and held a special Vietnam service
 

Commemoration Pins Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 27, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arlington, VA
1526 N Edgewood St
Arlington,VA
22201

10 veterans were presented pins and materials between 24-26 July in Sault Ste. Marie and Brimley, MI by the Kanava president and staff. 10 pins and materials were presented to Vietnam veterans in July by Kanava staff in MI. 2 Vietnam veterans (Navy and Army) located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI were presented pins by Kanava staff on July 1. 21 Vietnam veterans, including 11 Asian-Americans, were presented pins and materials between July and November by Kanava staff in PA, AZ, CA, OR, HI.
 

Presentations to Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pentagon
1155 Defense Pentagon
Washington,DC
20301

Presentation of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to Pentagon visitors.
 

Lapeer County Museum display  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2015-December 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer Co. Museum
518 West Nepessing St.
Lapeer,MI
48446

Vietnam Veterans were able to show their military items, photos, scrapbooks and memorabilia. Veterans moved some of their items out to Commemoration shows. Lapeer County Commemoration group moved items from museum to exhibits and back to museum through the 3 years. On special days Vietnam Vets were at the museum to greet people and talk to them about the exhibit the last being 12/20/17.
 

News Biographies of in-country Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 17, 2016-September 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lapeer County Press
1521 Imlay city Road
Lapeer,MI
48446

Lapeer County Committee approached the local newspaper, Lapeer County Press, and asked them to do biographical interviews with some of our Vietnam Veterans who served in the Vietnam War. They published 12 of these accounts.
 

 
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