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Saturday, April 09, 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.
 

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
 

50th Year Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-April 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bethel Baptist Church
1191 North Academy
Galesburg,IL
60614

The purpose of our event is to honor all military men and women who served during the Vietnam era. We sponsored a breakfast starting at 8:30-10:30 on April 9th at Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg, IL. This event was advertised on posters in the veteran facilities, in a few churches, and on local radio, WGIL, The Laser and the Galesburg Register Mail. We had local HyVee Store cater the food. and the church donated coffee. Local Vietnam vet took pictures of the event. Local Boy Scouts Troop 316 presented Colors and the Bethel pastor blessed the food. The local VFW donated supplies for a Vietnam table including a banner and items from a POW/MIA. Decorations were made by Rebecca Parke members and the church children. Each veteran received a gift bag that contained lapel pin, restaurant coupons, and a NSDAR certificate. After dinner the regent read the Presidential Proclamation and a statement made by Gary Sinise on taking care of the veterans. Vets were in open room tables to tell each of their stories and meet new friends.
 

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.
 

Vietnam Library Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Fargo Library
200 3rd St. N.
Fargo ,ND
58102

To make our citizens aware of the sacrifices of our ND soldiers and families during the Vietnam War. We especially want to honor the 198 ND Soldiers KIA/ MIA.
 

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.
 

Welcome Home With Honor (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Timpano Italian Restaurant
12021 Rockville Pike
North Bethesda,MD
20852

1-To thank and honor Vietnam veterans 2-To honor families who lost member to Agent Orange 3-Possible POW
 

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
 

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.
 

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.
 

Patriots Challenge (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Jackson Hill Marina
1705 FM 2851
Broaddus,TX
75929

Patriots Challenge and American Legion Bass Fishing Series Vietnam Vets honored at each monthly event.
 

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.
 

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 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 .
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Canandaigua,NY
14424

To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. Nutrition and Food Services provided steak and lobster dinners to all residents of the Community Living Centers, Domiciliary, Veterans Recovery Center, Adult Day Health Care program, mobile van Adult Day Mobile Health Care and those served in the dining hall facility. Over 175 Commemorative meals were provided to Veterans. Events were held successfully on March 29 at the Canandaigua VAMC and Monroe Community Hospital with approximately 425 people in total attendance. 60 individuals attended the Canandaigua VAMC event and 365 attended the Rochester event. Canandaigua VAMC: Norbert Rappl , Major General; Michael Swartz, Interim Medical Center Director and facility leadership thanked approximately 35 Vietnam Veterans and provided them a commemorative pin. The following services and organizations coordinated the event. Chaplain Services; Voluntary Services; Public Affairs; American Legion Post 34 provided cake; Jack Jacobson, Bag piper. Monroe Community Hospital: The event was organized with community partners to include: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20, Patriot Guard Riders, Monroe County Veterans Service Agency, Monroe Community Hospital, Rochester Vet Center, Chaplain and Voluntary Services, Public Affairs, and WROC-Channel 8 news anchor. Medical of Honor recipient, Gary Beikirch; Monroe County Executive, Cheryl Dinolfo; Medical Center Interim ,Director Michael Swartz; thanked approximately 200 Vietnam Veterans and provided them commemorative pins and certificates. Vietnam Veterans, family and community that attended were provided a buffet of appetizers and refreshments prior to the event and desserts and refreshments following the event to enjoy fellowship. Patriotic piano music was provided by the 198
 

Recognizing Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Towson Elks Lodge #469
4 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson,MD
21204

There will be 3 events-one dinner in lodge and two VA center visits. Need Lapel pins and proclamations
 

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.
 

Laying of roses (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
AMVETS POST 44
305 ELM ST
STRUTHERS,OH
44471

HOHOR THOSE BOTH KILL AND ARE STILL LIVING FROM OUR ARE
 

Vietnam War 50th & PVA Awareness Month (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Casselberry Vets, Inc.
200 Concord Rd.
Casselberry,FL
32707

To thank and honor veterans of the vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
 

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.
 

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.
 

50 Years Later: A Reflection and Thank You for the Service and Sacrifice of our Vietnam Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-June 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Vet Center, Concord
1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106
Concord,CA
94520

To thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. To highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of Federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces. Our event was more of a series of events which all turned out successfully and allowed us to properly thank many Vietnam Veterans in the community in addition to several Gold Star family members. This AAR specifically relates to the ceremony which my organization hosted. A couple issues were: Find a less controversial keynote speaker. The keynote speaker for the main ceremony was a Special Forces Vietnam Veteran and community leader, however he was very outspoken about his views on the War and the political climate in the country that contributed to the collapse of Republic of Vietnam. About half of Vietnam Veterans attending supported his views and the other half did not or were agnostic. A few Vietnam Veterans unfortunately got up and left.
 

Ceremonies honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-April 12, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throught State of Utah 7 locations
550 Foothill Drive Suite 105
Salt Lake City,UT
84113

The purpose of the event is to honor Vietnam Veterans in the great state of Utah. Also to appreciate and honor the spouses of those that served as well. Taking place in 7 different locations across the state for outreach and connecting with Veterans.
 

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
 

Sun'n Fun Fly-In (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 05, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
3900 Don Emerson Dr
Lakeland,FL
33811

This is an international event. We set up a booth to educate the visitors to the event on the Vietnam War and to honor Vietnam veterans and their families who attend the event. Sun n Fun International Fly-In and Expo 5-10 April 2016 “Honoring Our Armed Forces” held at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in Lakeland, Florida. On display was a large display of civilian general aviation aircraft as well as a variety of military aircraft representing all services from World War II to present day. The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation provided two AH-1 Cobra and a UH-1 Huey helicopter for the event representing the Viet Nam era. One of our AH-1 helicopters was featured in the Warbird fly-by while the other two were providing rides to the many attendees at the airshow. By Sunday we had over 340 riders enjoy flights in the UH-1 and AH-1 authentic Vietnam helicopters. We were also awarded the EAA Grand Champion Warbird Post WWII award signaling superb maintenance and presentation of a warbird aircraft. Another great accomplishment was the recognition of 87 Vietnam Era Veterans and approximately 118 of their family members. It was a remarkable event and the opportunity to recognize our Vietnam Veterans and to present them with the 50th VN Commemoration lapel pin for their service and to welcome them home. Events like this recognizing our Vietnam Veterans is leaving a positive impression not only with the veteran but also with the family members as this recognition is long overdue. The helicopters that we bring to these events provide an opportunity to the veteran some relief from long held repressed emotions and also the comradery with other veterans usually resulting in a positive reflection of their service and pride from their time in uniform. Co-Hosted By: Army Aviation Heritage Foundation
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

50th Anniversary Commemoration Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
No. Utah Veterans Hall
907 W. 12th Street
Ogden,UT
84401

To honor all Vietnam Veterans and their families and Gold Star Families, and Commemorate the sacrifices and values of the veterans' involvement in the Vietnam War. There will be a veteran pinning ceremony with the Vietnam Veteran pin and a spouse pinning with a pin "My husband is a Vietnam Veteran. Ceremony followed by an entertainment program of a Vietnam Generation Band, distribution of the documentary film Long Journey Home and the Utah 50th Anniversary Commemoration Book. Eventually all 47,000 Utah Vietnam Veterans will receive the book and documentary. This will be one of the launch dates of the distribution. One of at least 9 major Commemoration events we are involved in in Utah between March 19 and April 9, 2016.
 

Viet Nam Commemoration Activities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-June 19, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Naval War College
686 Cushing Road
Newport,RI
02841

The elective class taught by Professor Bergstrom (COL, USA, Ret, Viet Nam 70-71) and Professor Weber (COL, USMC, Ret, Viet Nam 68-69) has distinguished veterans as guest lecturers such as Porter Halyburton (POW for 7 1/2 years) on a weekly basis. The intention is to have the Admiral, President of the Naval War College, present the lapel pin to Viet Nam veterans at college functions with their families when possible. I have identified 62 Viet Nam era veterans who work at or with the college and I request that number of pins to be able to present over the next several months at appropriate gatherings.
 

Wings Over South Texas Air Show 2016: April 8-10 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 08, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Naval Air Station, Kingsville, TX
554 McCain Street
Kingsville,TX
78363

As part of the 50th Commemoration, the Wings Over South Texas Air Show will honor Vietnam Veterans. Events honoring the service and sacrifice begins Friday night at the Meet the Blues event, and will continue throughout the weekend. A special Vietnam Veterans tent will be located on the midway and all Vietnam Veterans are encouraged to stop by and receive a commemorative pin.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Museum of The Waxhaws Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Waxhaw Museum
8215 Waxhaw Highway
Waxhaw,NC
28173

This is the same event we had planned for Oct 2015, That was Rainned out. We also tried to have it in Nov 2015, also rainned out so we are hoping that the third time is a charm. We are having a USO type of show, we are also having different programs provided by the ROTC Programs in the area and Much More. this day is all about the Vietnam Veterans and their family. I still have all of the requested items from the first request but didn't receive enough Presidential Proclamations
 

Brunch (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Old Alexandria Church
Hwy K
Troy,MO
63379

Brunch for Veterans and families at a church
 

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.
 

ABATE Motorcycle Expo (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
N. IA Events Center
3700 $th St. NW
Mason City,IA
50401

Motorcycle Expo, recruitment, honor veterans, information
 

2016 Bravo Regular Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 06, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bravo Regular Reunion
6017 Pine Ridge Rd., #273
Naples,FL
34119

This is a biannual event providing an opportunity for Bravo Regulars to meet, reminisce, honor their fallen comrades, and take pride in their service. Those attending will be greeted and recognized by local officials, provided recreational outings, and ample time for fellowship.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 1481
907 W 12th St
Ogden,UT
84404

Recognize Vietnam Era Veterans and their spouses in the local community.
 

Clinton County Veterans Affair Vietnam Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Clinton County Veterans Affairs Office
1900 n 3rd st
Clinton,IA
52732

To Honor Vietnam Veterans in Clinton County Iowa
 

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.
 

Vietnam Veteran Recognition Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American University
Recinto de Bayamon
Bayamon ,PR
00959

Ceremony by sponsor, Guest Speaker, Lapel Pins, snacks and music. "Honoring the Fallen by celebrating the living"
 

Vietnam war veteran recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave SU
Venice,FL
34285

Honor all Vietnam Veterans and their families. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Venice.
 

Various Meetings with Veterans Organizations (March-September 2016) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northern Oregon/Five Counties
2146 SE Monroe
Milwaukie,OR
97222

Our Post has expended our original order of 200 items each. This is due to speaking, and visiting different organizations in the past month addressing Commemorative questions, and thanking them for supporting our programs in Milwaukie, Oregon. Our Honor Guard is very active in promoting the Commemorative Program.
 

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.
 

Chapter Awards Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Intercession Episcopal Church
3101 East 100th Avenue
Thornton,CO
80229

Vietnam veterans among chapter families will be honored with certificate and lapel pin at our chapter's annual awards meeting. The Chapter wanted to honor the Vietnam veterans from within the Chapter members' families. 20 certificates and lapel pins were awarded. 17 of the recipients were present for the recognition. Total attendance included Chapter members, guests, veterans and their family members. We were honored to recognize these men and women for their service, and felt that our recognition was well worth the effort based on the emotional responses we observed.
 

50th Commemorative Flag Raising (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016-May 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vermont Veterans Home
325 North Street
Bennington,VT
05201

We will raise the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Flags and fly them for thirty days. *want 50th Commemoration flag 3x5 with grommets
 

Honoring our VN Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW 4801
1033 W Pine St
Pinedale,WY
82941

Celebrate March 29th - last day Veterans were in Vietnam; Attend ceremony where Wyoming Governor Matt Mead will be honoring VN Veterans; present a program to the VFW; honor as many VN Veterans as possible Items will be separated and groped according as needed by DAR High Desert Regent, Betty Blackwell, at her home and then taken to various events March 29th was designated by Veteran’s Affair’s Secretary Robert A. McDonald as the last day U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam, and National asked that each Chapter across the Nation plan an event to recognize our Vietnam Veterans. I sent commemorative materials to each Chapter, as well as a Proclamation from Governor Mead – and our chapters did the rest! Here’s a sampling of the commemorations: Big Horn Chapter: Held a wreath laying ceremony at the State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park in conjunction with VFW and VFW Auxiliary. The event was promoted on a local radio station, and members had Vietnam Memorial stickers available for attendees. State of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Park This park features monuments and memorials dedicated to Wyoming's military people killed during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The latest memorial, Freedom Memorial, is /will be dedicated to men and women killed during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, the Iraq wars, the Cold War and other engagements, and during peace-time service. Cheyenne Chapter held a wreath laying ceremony at the city’s Vietnam War Memorial; and Vice Regent Sallee Call delivered 15 flags and stickers to Vietnam Veterans, and laid pennies and placed flags on 45 graves of Vietnam Veterans
 

Vietnam War Commemorative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 12, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
East St. Louis Vet Center
1265 N. 89th Street, Suite 5
East Saint Louis,IL
62203

Celebrate our veterans service to the United States of America
 

50th Commemorative Anniversary of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-May 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Richmond Vet Center
4902 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond,VA
23230

We will honor the Vietnam veterans to show them we "Keep the Promise" by not forgetting to honor them. We will provide a BBQ outing for our veterans and family members.
 

50th Anniversary Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-May 01, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee,WI
53295

The purpose of the event is to honor veterans of the Vietnam War for their service, contributions, and sacrifices they have made during the war. We would like to thank and honor the families of those veterans who have served as well. Veterans will be honored at four locations: Milwaukee VA (250), Green Day (100), Cleveland (75) and Appleton (100). Event is Co-Hosted by: Milwaukee County
 

50th Year Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Bethel Baptist Church
1191 N Academy St
Galesburg,IL
61401

Honor all veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
 

Veterans Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Baltimore Vet Center
1777 Reisterstown Rd, Suite #199
Pikesville,MD
21208

To thank veterans 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.)
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemorative (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Robert J Dole VA Medical Center and Regional Office
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita,KS
67208

Recognition of all Vietnam veterans in 50 mile radius of Wichita KS. Data reflect over 5,000 live in this area.
 

50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Stark County Vet Center
601 Cleveland Ave NW, Suite C
Canton,OH
44702

Ceremony to honor current Viet Nam veteran clients during their weekly meeting. Through the MVC at outreach events, a pin and/or bumper sticker along with a Presidential Proclamation will be given to Viet Nam veterans visiting the MVC.
 

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.
 

National Salute to Vietnam Veterans: Commemoration Event Honoring Vietnam War Veterans  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 02, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Silver Spring Vet Center
2900 Linden Lane ste 100
Silver Spring,MD
20910

In partnership with the Vietnam War Commemoration Program, this is a national effort to honor Vietnam-era veteran patients In Montgomery County and surrounding communities
 

Honoring Northeast Ohio Veterans - Continuing the Campaign (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-March 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Northeast Ohio - Vet Center Outreach
5700 Pearl Road
Parma,OH
44129

This purpose of this continued campaign, and year long outreach initiative is to embed objective 1 of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration into all Vet Center Outreach Activities and Programming via highlighting, recognizing and honoring all current and future Vietnam Veterans. All Vietnam Veterans will receive one of each available Commemorative item at every event and upon visiting the Vet Center. Vietnam memorabilia and display will be kept up and continued building and adding to the commemorative display will go on in perpetuity. These are our Nation's heroes and we honor and salute you!
 

Columbian DAR honors Vietnam vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Country Club of Missouri
1300 Woodrail Ave
Columbia,MO
65203

Honoring Vietnam veterans who have been selected as Patriots of the Month for recognition at the local chapter and state level of Daughters of the American Revolution.
 

Viet Nam Veterans of Audubon County (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Court House
318 Leroy
Audubon,IA
50025

To honor individual Vietnam veterans.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greenville, SC
13 Valley Oak Dr.
Greenville,SC
29617

Our chapter will be honoring several more Vietnam veterans in the near future and also will present the official NSDAR certificate of thanks plus the lapel pins.
 

Celebrating Veterans of the Vietnam War (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pillar Rock Grill / Moses Lake Country Club
1373 Road F NE
Moses Lake,WA
98837

We are inviting the veterans to our monthly luncheon meeting and then we will hold a ceremony at 1:00 to honor the veterans and their families. Providing them with Certificates and lapel pins. We have invited 16 veterans but I believe approximately 7 will be attending. The others are unable to attend because of their health or location. After the ceremony we will have cake.
 

Public Requests from Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-September 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Milwaukee VA Regional Office
5400 West National Avenue
Milwaukee,WI
53214

The Milwaukee VA Regional Office recently completed 2 Commemorative Events (AAR's are being submitted through VA Central Office). These events depleted the commemoration supplies of the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The publicity and word of mouth from the initial events have triggered requests for materials from Veterans and family members. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office has a public contact Team that assists/conducts interviews/conducts outreach etc. and interacts with Vietnam Veterans daily in a variety different locations and settings. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office assists over 50 walk-in Veterans every day at our facility alone. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office is requesting the below materials so that no Vietnam Veteran (or family member) will be denied should they request a pin/presidential proclamation etc. directly from the Milwaukee VA Regional Office. The Milwaukee VA Regional Office plans to honor these Veterans (family members) on an individual basis.
 

MULTIPLE GUN SHOWS (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 02, 2016-December 30, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
FL - SC - NC - GE
9875 NOSTALGIA PL
ENGLEWOOD,FL
34223

FLAG DISPLAYED, MATERIAL DISPLAYED, PINS DISTRIBUTED. EVENTS WILL INCLUDE ABOUT A DOZEN GUN SHOWS IN THE SOUTHEAST US. NOTE: ABOVE NUMBERS ARE PER SHOW
 

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.
 

Vietnam Veteran Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-April 12, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VACIHCS Auditorium
360030th Street
Des Moines,IA
50310

We completed a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration Event for Vietnam Veterans utilizing the video resources and information provided on this site. We partnered with the Des Moines Regional Office and had a Vietnam Veteran share remarks, did a historical overview with accomplishments, showed the Tribute video, and leadership handed out pins. We had overwhelming attendance and promised we would have additional pins sent to those who weren't able to get theirs, to be presented by leadership. As a hosptial we constantly have new Vietnam Veterans so I'm requesting additional resources to cover us between full events. We always have Vietnam Veterans who live with us during their hospice stay and at the Domiciliary (mental health) who will never be able to attend full events but we want to present them this welcome home. Thank you!
 

Raising of the 50 Commemorative Flags (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vermont Veterans' Home
325 North Street
Bennington,VT
05201

This event will be held at the Vermont Veterans' Home and we have been invited to raise 50 Commemorative Flags. We hope to have two Veterans stationed per flag pole. There will be a service, followed by a guest speaker, then the raising of the 50 Commemorative flags. Finally, there will be an open house. The mission was accomplished as all 50+ flags were raised as requested. We attempted to have 203 veterans stationed at each flag pole and I am not quite sure we managed that but we did raise all the flags. Speeches and benedictions were done along with the playing of taps. We were able to individually honor 11 Vietnam veterans for their service, valor, and sacrifice by providing them with a certificate and the commemorative items.
 

Legion Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2016-June 02, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Post 21
16701 E. 40 HWY
Independence,MO
64055

We will be honoring our members and their families at our Post meetings. We will also be honoring those Veterans that are in the local hospitals including the VA Hospital.
 

Honoring Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2016-April 22, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
the club
19 foremast dr
salem,SC
29676

to thank them
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Scranton Vet Center
1002 Pittson Ave
Scranton,PA
18505

To show appreciation and gratitude to those who served during the Vietnam war.
 

GDVS Supported State Certificate of Honor and DoD Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Post 911 (SW Atlanta)
3011 Campbellton Rd SW
Atlanta,GA
30311

Publicly honor and recognize Vietnam Veterans with the State Certificate of Honor and DoD Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin presentation. All events will be directly supported by GDVS Central Office and attended by GDVS personnel either from Atlanta or from the local Veteran Field Service Office.
 

2016 Southwest Street Rod Nationals (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 08, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds
3001 General Pershing Blvd
Oklahoma City,OK
73107

The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs conducted Veterans outreach at the 2016 Southwest Street Rod Nationals event held in Oklahoma City over the April 8-10 weekend. Our space displayed the Vietnam Commemoration flag and other materials. Over the course of the weekend we identified and honored approximately 150 Vietnam Veterans with a lapel pin. The Veterans were very appreciative of the recognition and many were moved to tears. Our social media post regarding the event reached over 2,000 people and was very well received with numerous likes and shares. We consider this event a huge success and we believe we accomplished commemoration objectives 1, 2, 3, and 5.
 

1st District Conference (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Swisher American Legion Post 671
72 Rose Ave SW
Swisher,IA
52338

In conjunction with the Spring Conference of the 1st District, American Legion of Iowa, a lapel pin presentation was held. At the conclusion of remarks, Dept of Iowa Vice Commander Mike Etzel explained the Commemoration program to a joint meeting of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary. All eligible Veterans were called to the front, in 2 groups, and presented the pins. Many veterans family members were in attendance. The presentation was well received and many proud veterans honored.
 

Gainesville Medal of Honor parade (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Main Street of Gainesville, TX
Main Street
Gainesville,TX
76240

Attended this parade put on by the City of Gainesville. Our Chapter carried a banner. We participated with many to show our appreciation to all veterans as well as those who served in Vietnam. It was the most wonderful patriotic parade that I have ever attended. We thanked and showed our support for these veterans.
 

Regular Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 09, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Drake Public Library
930 Park St
Grinnell,IA
50112

This was a regular meeting of the Grinnell Chapter ISDAR. Some of the members had expressed an interest in receiving certificates on behalf of their husbands, sons and grandsons. Because these men do not live in the area, the women will present the certificates and pins to them. The ladies were very excited to be doing this for their men and appreciative of our efforts. There were 11 certificates given representing 9 families.
 

General Distribution (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-May 14, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Multiple Sites
325 East H St
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

After our main ceremony on March 29, 2016, we received numerous correspondence from veterans who were unable to attend. Being a rural VAMC with a large patient service area, some of our patients live up to 5 hours away. We sent 100 lapel pins to each of our seven community based outpatient clinics in Ironwood, MI; Hancock, MI; Marquette, MI; Manistique, MI; Sault Ste. Marie, MI; Menominee, MI; and Rhinelander, WI. All were given to Vietnam veterans who are seen in those clinics (total 700). Approximately 1,150 lapel pins were also provided to Vietnam veterans who requested them at our patient coffee desk. no issues were encountered.
 

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
 

The Wall That Heals (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2016-April 10, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Muskogee War Memorial Park
3500 Batfish Rd
Muskogee,OK
74403

Site hosted a successful event providing access to The Wall That Heals to many who would otherwise never get to visit Washington, DC.
 

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.
 

Impromptu Presentations by VA Leadership (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-December 31, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Ave NW
Washington,DC
20571

Presentations of the DoD 50th Anniversary Commemoration Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin by VA leadership.
 

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.
 

Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2016-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Huntington VA Regional Office
640 4th Avenue
Huntington,WV
25701

The Huntington Regional Office has been recognizing all Vietnam Veterans entering the our facility for services. A decision was made, based on walk-in traffic, that all Vietnam Veterans would be recognized for their service during their visit to the Regional Office. A local policy was put into place in April 2016. Veterans Service Officers (DAV, PVA, MOPH and WVDVA) and Public Contact Representative were instructed to notify the Director's Office when a Vietnam Veterans was identified, at which time the Director or designated official would personally present a lapel pin and thank he/she for their service. To this date, 563 lapel pins have been awarded. In addition, leadership hosted a small event at the Regional Office to recognize our Vietnam Veteran employees. Regional Office leadership will continue issuing lapel pins going forward.
 

51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County Book Distribution and Poster Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 30, 2016-November 11, 2016
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hilo, HI
Kapiolani
Hilo,HI
96720

In 2015, Chapter members began searching for photographs and information about the 51 service members from Hawai'i Island who were killed in the Vietnam War. This ongoing project has resulted in the self-publication of a book entitled "51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai'i County" and a poster display of the photos of all the fallen heroes. The book has been distributed to libraries, veterans centers, and family members of the fallen at no charge, or at most, the cost of copying the book. The book and photo display have been exhibited at various events around the island including: -Veterans Centers in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Veterans Cemeteries in Kona and Hilo (3/30/2016) -Hilo Salute to Veterans July 4th 5K (7/4/2016) -Veterans Day Parade in Hilo (11/11/2016)
 

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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