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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Vietnam Commemorative - 1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum Exhibit Dedication & Continuing Exhibt (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 05, 2016-October 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1881 Custer County Courthouse Museum
411 Mt Rushmore Rd
Custer,SD
57730

A special Vietnam War Commemorative Quilt has been produced and will be on display from May of 2016 through October 2017. At the dedication of the quilt, members of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War will take part in the dedication as well as witness the dedication. Custer is a tourist destination in South Dakota and the museum is heavily visited so the display will be seen by 1000 minimum people.
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 21, 2016-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Town Hall
1 St Peters Centre Blvd
St. Peters,MO
63376

This is set up for our new slate of officers and a two year term. Activities are not yet set. Please contact the event POC for a list of upcoming activities.
 

Yearlong initiative  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 03, 2016-May 03, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MacArthur Military Muscem
503 E. 9th St
Little Rock,AR
72211

The site chosen is tentative. We desire to honor the Vietnam Veterans and their families.
 

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 14, 2016-May 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Winter Park Racquet Club
2111 Via Tuscany
Winter Park,FL
32789

Our chapter would like to recognize Vietnam Veterans who are in somehow connected to our chapter. We would like to make our meeting in Nov special for this purpose. We would like to recognize several veterans through out the year at the meetings.
 

Honor a Vietnam Veteran  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 04, 2016-July 04, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW
Frazier
Conroe ,TX
77350

Recognize the veterans of Vietnam with certificates and Thank You Lapel Vietnam Pins from Government
 

2016-2017 General Membership Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 01, 2016-June 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Killeen Civic & Conference Center
3601 South W.S. Young Drive
Killeen,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 United 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.
 

Veteran appreciation Ceremonies  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 20, 2016-July 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Grace Hospice
1985 Gratiot Suite 2B
Marysville,MI
48040

Our hospice group does ongoing bedside/ chair side Appreciation ceremonies for our Veterans on hospice. We have had and continue to have Vietnam Veterans on our service. We present a certificate, a branch specific blanket, and a hospice/ veteran pin. We wanted to include a Vietnam pin also to give respect to our Vietnam Veterans.
 

American Pride (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 11, 2016-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hospice of Daytin
324 Wlimington Ave.
Dayton,OH
45420

We are a nonprofit hospice organization, we service over 5000 patients per year. We honor all of our veterans through our American Pride Program. We pin all patients who are Veterans. In the past year we have had a increase in care for Vietnam Veterans. The 500 pins would allow us to pin our employees and go back and pin the families of the Vietnam Veteran who have pasted and then to pin though who we presently care for and future Vietnam Veteran hospice patients.
 

Veteran Dream Deliveries (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
July 19, 2016-July 19, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dream Foundation
1528 Chapala Street Suite 304
Santa Barbara,CA
93101

Every Vietnam Veteran dream recipient will be pinned at their veteran dream delivery by a veteran representative from their community if they have not already had a pinning experience in their community. Our goal is to make sure all the Vietnam Veterans that we serve will have this opportunity to be honored and acknowledged for their service during the Vietnam War.
 

Crawford County Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 15, 2016-September 15, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Crawford County Veteran Service Office
501 Norway St.
Grayling,MI
49738

We will be holding our event here in Grayling, MI on POW/MIA flag day 16th of September 2016. We will be having an event with vendors, shuttle rides for vets etc to the movie theater in town. We plan to talk of the importance of the pow flag and families. We also plan to have several Veteran speakers. Then we will ask all Veitnam Veterans to line up, and walk across the stage where we will shake their hands, present them with their pin etc. We also plan to continue to welcome them home each and every time we have a Veitnam Veteran in the office. We want to be able to do the same whether they are able to attend the event or not. Complete program, celebrating the era. Walking in we printed all posters from partner portal for the veterans to look at. Michigan National Guard, had 3 volunteers in dress blues to usher people to their seats. We did have a local newspaper in attendance. As they were seated music/military videos of the era were playing on the big screen. Complete program agenda attached. All attendees were very pleased. Response from 3 of the 5 local veterans lost in the war. Did have videos to play between speakers. After Action Review: - Not enough time to look at posters of info before ushers put them in seats. - Request RSVP from the very beginning for vets in attendance - Prior rehearsal, even though it could not have ran better - Prior instruction to speakers pertaining to mic and audio equipment - Better coordination of volunteers to set up/tear down event
 

Veteran Patient Honors (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 01, 2016-August 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rainbow Hospice
1550 Bishop Court
Mt. Prospect,IL
60056

individual and group honoring ceremonies for veteran patients during the year at our hospice
 

Ongoing Recognition Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2016-July 04, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Glenmoor Country Club
110 Glenmoor Drive
Denver,CO
80113

Our chapter plans to have several different events during the time from October to July. Our hope is to recognize at least 50 Vietnam veterans and several different events.
 

Outreach with Secretary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 15, 2016-August 14, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
MD Department of Veterans Affairs
16 Francis Street
Annapolis,MD
21401

The MDVA has commemorative pins but no certificates. We are requesting more materials for the Secretary and Outreach Staff to officially pin Vietnam Veterans at events and meetings over the course of the next several months.
 

2016-2017 Veteran Community Outreach  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 31, 2016-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs
200 Grand River Ave., Suite 104
Port Huron,MI
48060

To be responsive to Vietnam War veterans throughout St. Clair County, Michigan who are unable to attend other Commemorative Partner events. We receive 15-requests per month by individuals (veterans or their family members) who hear about the Vietnam War Commemorative lapel pins/proclamations and contact our department to request one. Requests are made in person or via e-mail or through social media (Facebook/Twitter www.facebook.com/www.twitter.com/sccvet.us) or in the community. We will have a representative from our department present individuals with pins/proclamations when no alternative commemorative partner event is available.
 

VFW recognition dinners, several (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
August 26, 2016-May 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW post homes
various, 118 Belknap Rd
Hudson,NH
03051

The purpose of the event is to recognize the Vietnam veterans in Merrimack, NH and present them with their commemorative lapel pins. The families will also be recognized through introductions and personal stories
 

Collecting Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 09, 2016-November 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Alabama Dept. of Archives and History
624 Washington Avenue
Montgomery,AL
36130

During the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, the Alabama Dept. of Archives and History is launching a collecting emphasis to document the experiences and service of Alabamians both overseas and stateside. We are interested in acquiring uniforms, equipment, photographs, letters, and other items for our permanent museum & archival collections. Help us tell the your story to future generations of Alabamians! The start date for this initiative is November 9, 2016 and is expected to continue throughout 2017.
 

Owasso Chapter, NSDAR Monthly Meeting (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-December 04, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Owasso Community Center
301 S Cedar Street
Owasso,OK
74055

We will present a Vietnam Veterans pin to one or two veterans at our regular monthly meeting. We will highlight their service and thank them and their families for their service.
 

Present Veteran Pin at Local VA Facilities (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 01, 2016-January 01, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Los Angeles area
9772 Catherine Avenue
Garden Grove,CA
92841

Present lapel pins to Vietnam veterans and their families at stand down celebrations.
 

Ongoing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
September 13, 2016-September 13, 2019
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way suite 220
Columbus,GA
31903

Honor Vietnam Veterans who attend the museum.
 

Recognizing our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2016-May 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Maryland Veterans Museum
11000 Crain Highway
Newburg,MD
20664

Event on November 11th, 2016 will be held at the Museum on Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Event on Saturday, May 13th is the 3rd Annual Patriots Day Festival at the Museum. This is open to all veterans and their families. Events/ceremony will be planned to honor the Vietnam Veterans.
 

Honoring Vietnam Era Veterans in Montgomery County (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 01, 2016-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Carriage Inn
750 Longmire Road
Conroe,TX
77304

Our DAR Chapter plans to honor Vietnam Era veterans at a reception at Carriage Inn as well as other small meetings across the county, over a period of several months. We plan to honor veterans at our local VFW Post, American Legion Post, local Rotary Clubs, and the local community college campus. We would like to attend these meetings and thank the veterans for their service during the Vietnam War Era and present them with the pins, decals, and brochures.
 

HONOR FLIGHT DAYTON TRIP  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 05, 2016-May 27, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DAYTON OHIO
200 CANARY CT
ENON,OH
45323

Taking veterans to DC to see their memorial
 

Fall Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-May 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
OSDAR Events
10632 Georgia
Aurora,OH
44202

I am the OSDAR State Chairman for the Vietnam 50. Some of the ladies in our Society do not use the internet so I order supplies for them. After Veterans Day, the OSDAR won't have any more supplies. I've ordered for the whole state in the past. Also, if we could have 40 of the tin veterans pins. Thank you all so very much for everything you do. Sincerely, Kate Lamb
 

Commemoration on the Move Phase II (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 22, 2016-May 16, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Metro Phoenix
1621 West Acoma Drive
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.
 

Ongoing (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 15, 2016-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Glenmoor Country Club
110 Glenmoor Drive
Englewood,CO
80113

The Colorado Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has been honoring veterans of the Vietnam War by awarding a lapel pin and certificate of appreciation. We have given out 50 lapel pins previously and would like to request more to use in recognition to Vietnam Veterans that are homeless in the Denver area. We are working in coordination with the Community Resource and Referral Center in Denver.
 

Veterans Recognition  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 11, 2016-April 19, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Branson.com
220 Branson Hills Pkwy
Branson,MO
65161

We make Welcome Bags for all our Vietnam Veterans with the supplies and thank them for their service and sacrifice at our welcome center.
 

Presentation of commemorative lapel pins to eligible Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 18, 2016-June 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various within Fauquier County and elsewhere
7711 Piccadilly Drive
Warrenton,VA
20186

Over the past 6 months, members of the post have sought out and recognized Vietnam War veterans by presenting them with the Congressional Lapel Pin. More than 30 have been distributed (a full report will come at the end of this year) and our supply is down to four.
 

Welcome home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 22, 2016-November 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Post 4876
500 N. Veterans Dr
Altus,OK
73521

Meal, visiting, speakers, etc
 

Orlando VA Hospital (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 09, 2017-December 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Orlando Community Living Center
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando,FL
32827

Community Living Center and Domicillary house some 200 veterans in Nursing Home / Homeless recovery centers. Few, if any, have had opportunity to be recognized. This event will recognize them as they should have been.
 

V.A. Hospital visit (ongoing) (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 28, 2016-July 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V.A, Med Cntr
1111 East End Blvd
Wilkes Barre,PA
18711

To Honor all Vietnam veterans (outpatient & inpatient)
 

DeKalb County Veteran Thank you (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-July 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DeKalb County VAC
2500 N. Annie Glidde Rd Ste A
DeKalb,IL
60115

Outreach to Vietnam Veterans and Family. Token and appreciation for their service and support.
 

Vietnam Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 09, 2017-July 03, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veteran Service Office
501 Norway St.
Grayling,MI
49738

Veterans will be presented with all of the requested materials, and recongnized.
 

Honoring our Veterans - Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 18, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Hall
51 Smith Avenue
Hohenwald,TN
38462

To welcome home those who served in the US Armed Forces during Vietnam War, recognize their service, contributions and sacrifices. Show our appreciation to their families for their love and support then and now.
 

Veteran Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 16, 2017-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beacon Hospice
1130 Ten Rod Rd.
North Kingstown,RI
02852

To Honor and pay tribute to all Vietnam Veterans in Long Term Care, ALF and home care that come on to hospice service along with those other residents in LTC and ALF's identified by administration.
 

Veteran Appreciation (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Walmart
Shackleford Crossing
Little Rock,AR
72211

This is a year long initiative not an event. This form does not fit someone who only needs lapel pins. I pass out to Vietnam vets who happen to be in Walmart while I am shopping.
 

ad hoc presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
December 01, 2016-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Locations
16385 148th Street
Bonner Springs,KS
66012

This is to maintain an open ad hoc presentation for those members of the Society or other Vietnam Veterans that come to our attention on an ad hoc basis that need a Vietnam lapel pin. We will keep this open for 1 year and make quarterly reports on the number presented. We will report the month of December 2016 to keep 2017 presentations within the year. I used my home address for the location.
 

Ongoing Presentation of Pins and Flags (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 14, 2016-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Chapter Meeting Location
1030 W. College
Pulaski,TN
38478

1) Presented pin to Vietnam veterans at meeting. 2) Displayed Vietnam Commemorative Flag at meeting and Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Luncheon. 3) Taking lapel pins to Vietnam veterans in nursing homes in Lawrence, Giles, and Wayne countries in TN (ONGOING)
 

DAR Rosie the Riveter & Flying Tigers in Vietnam programs (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 18, 2017-May 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion Hall, Post 108
11350 American Legion Dr.
Sutter Creek,CA
95685

ROSIE THE RIVETER: Describe duties of those providing support at home; honor those who served in Vietnam. FLYING TIGERS OF VIETNAM:Describe role of the Flying Tigers, including Vietnam Service; honor Vietnam Veterans
 

Recognition of Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 18, 2017-April 19, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
1417 Holly Drive, B1
North Myrtle Beach,SC
29582

To recognize vietnam era veterans who contact ANCA to receive a lapel pin. dates will vary determined by requests
 

Ad Hoc Ceremony: April - June 2017 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-June 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Airborne & Special Operastions Museum
100 Bragg Blvd
Fayetteville,NC
28301

The museum identifies Vietnam Veterans as they enter the museum. the ASOM Foundation then holds an adhoc ceremony to present the lapel pins to the veteran and educate the public of the history of the Vietnam Veteran.
 

50th Vietnam Commemorative Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-October 07, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hayward Veterans Memorial Bldg
22737 Main St
Hayward,CA
94541

To honor Vietnam Era Veterans in a public ceremony and recognize the contribution of families.
 

Veterans Service Office Honors Vietnam Service (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-August 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
American Legion
631 W. Main Street
Van Wert,OH
45891

Personal Recognition, Pinning Individually, ETC
 

Continuous Town Halls and Commemoration Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 27, 2017-September 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wichita VAMC
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita,KS
67218

Recognition of RVN veterans in conjunction with community relations.
 

Various Veteran Pinnings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 16, 2017-June 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Beacon Hospice
36 William St
Leominster,MA
01453

I have been asked to attend various AmVet meetings to inform posts of the VWCP. I also pin our Vietnam Veterans on hospice throughout the months as they are admitted I anticipate seeing at least 50 Vietnam Veterans between now and June 1st and will need suppioes to thankt them for their service.
 

Honoring Our Veterans - Vietnam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 31, 2017-August 31, 2018
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Veterans Memorial Hall
51 Smith Street
Hohenwald,TN
38462

To Welcome Home those who served in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War Recognize their service, contributions and sacrifices. Show our appreciation to their families for their love and support then & now.
 

2017 Local Community Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-December 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs
200 Grand River Avenue, Suite 104
Port Huron,MI
48060

To be responsive to Vietnam War veterans throughout St. Clair County, Michigan who are unable to attend other Commemorative Partner events. We receive over 30-requests per month by individuals (veterans or their family members) who hear about the Vietnam War Commemorative lapel pins/proclamations and contact our department to request one. Requests are made in person, by mail, by phone,by e-mail or through social media (Facebook/Twitter www.facebook.com/www.twitter.com/sccvet.us) or in the community. We will have a representative from our department present individuals with pins/proclamations when no alternative commemorative partner event is available.
 

Several Events throughout Michigan (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 10, 2017-October 02, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aleda E. Lutz VA
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw,MI
48602

Both Loons Baseball and Saginaw Spirit Hockey will be hosting Veteran games. All Vietnam era Veterans will receive free admission, Commemoration event between innings/periods. Will have local dignitaries/celebrities present with VA staff.
 

USS Ramsey 50th Anniversary of the Commissioning and Reunion (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 06, 2017-May 06, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Grand Plaza Hotel, Branson, Missouri
245 N Wildwood Drive
Branson,MO
65616

To thank, and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War who served aboard the USS Ramsey, honoring the commissioning of the ship on 3 June 1967. These shipmates will be recognized for their service and sacrifice at the banquet on the evening of 3 June 2017 where each veterans will receive the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin.
 

Little Meadows Banquet to Honor Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 15, 2017-December 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Little Meadows Chapter Meeting
1459 Mill Run Road
Friendsville,MD
21531

Vietnam Veterans will be honored and their pictures sent to local papers
 

Recognition of Vietnam service. (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 18, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various
Various
various,IL
60416

St. Juvin post members will visit various veterans organizations (VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League, Am Vets DAV etc) at public meetings to recognize Vietnam service.
 

Vietnam Veteran Pinning (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 19, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia,VA
22209

Thank veterans
 

Veteran Pinning Ceremony - Hospice Patients (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 15, 2017-September 01, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
HCI Care Services
715 W. McLane Street
Osceola,IA
52544

HCI Hospice Care Services is an official partner in the Department of Veteran Affairs' national "We Honor Veterans" programs. While the veteran is on our services we honor those that have served our country through special ceremonies,commemorative pins, certificates and recognition by local media as desired. We would like to be able to give patients that are specifically Vietnam Veterans an additional and very special recognition during this same ceremony with the lapel pin and certificate. There is no set date for the events as they are ongoing according to the patient admission into our hospice services as well as the patient desire to have a ceremony. If the ceremony is not able to be held prior to death, there have been occasions that the family as asked for the recognition to be held at the funeral. The ceremony involves the Pledge of Allegiance, special readings and music specific to branch of service, framed certificate and a lapel pin. We would like to give additional recognition to our veterans that are Vietnam Veterans. All supplies will be divided up amongst our 8 hospice teams that cover 41 counties in the state of Iowa.
 

Honor Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2017-May 05, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston,TX
77030

The purpose of this event is to present each Vietnam veterans who seeks treatment at the DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center with a lapel pin to honor each veteran for their service to their country.
 

Veteran Town Halls 2017 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 07, 2017-November 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Oscar G. Johnson VAMC
325 East H St
Iron Mountain,MI
49801

Purpose of the Veteran Town Halls is to present VA services and hear feedback. We kick off the Veteran Town Halls with a short VW50C presentation and hand out Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins. Anticipate doing 20 Town Halls in 2017.
 

Raising 50 Commemorative Flags (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 08, 2017-May 08, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vermont Veterans Home
325 North Street
Bennington,VT
05201

To honor Vietnam Veterans & their families
 

DAR Chapter Meetings in March and April (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Astoria Golf and Country Club
33445 Sunset Beach Rd
Warrenton,OR
97146

Honor Vietnam veterans and their families.
 

Commemoration Events in March-May (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 10, 2017-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roudebush VA Medical Center
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,IN
46202

Vietnam Veterans are typically in the majority of our events at the medical center and in the community. Material request is for upcoming events in 2017.
 

Pin Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 18, 2017-April 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Posts
66 VFW Lane
St. Charles ,MO
63303

To honor all Veterans who served during the time of the Vietnam war.
 

Vietnam Veterans Honored (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 07, 2017-December 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Kurtz Restaurant
218 East Stephen Foster Avenue
Bardstown,KY
40071

To honor Vietnam Veterans who are friends, family, and acquaintances of John Fitch Chapter DAR members by inviting them to a meeting, providing lunch, dinner, or dessert and giving them an opportunity to tell their story. To thank them for their service and the sacrifices they made. Some of those honored will be from Bardstown National Guard 138th, Artillery Battery C which is considered the Army National Guard's single deadliest action of Vietnam War stationed at Firebase Tomhawk. We will honor them by providing them with the lapel pin as partners with the commenmorative group.
 

Lowcountry Leathernecks Monthly Luncheon (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
October 13, 2016-October 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Rivertowne Country Club
1700 Rivertowne Country Club Dr
Mount Pleasant,SC
29466

Honor Vietnam War Veterans Present.
 

Retirement Briefing Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 20, 2017-April 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
251 18th St, Suite 201
Arlington,VA
22202

In house presentations to Vietnam Veterans.
 

Welcome Home Lipscomb College (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 10, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville,TN
37204

Approximately 400 veterans attend LU which is very close to Clarksville. The Veteran Services office is very active not only at the University but also in the surrounding communities including the Army base.
 

Thanking Veterans Every Day, Everywhere (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various Veterans Events
2619 Shannon Avenue
St Louis,MO
63136

They are awarded to Vietnam Era Veterans at various military events and shows that I attend.
 

Various events around Kansas City (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 28, 2017-May 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
43rd and Broadway
Kansas City,MO
64108

To recognize as many Vietnam Vets as possible
 

Welcome Home (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW
580 Moffat Blvd
Manteca,CA
95336

The event will start with a "Welcome Home" walk into the VFW. The center will be lined with guest and other veterans welcoming home our Vietnam veterans who did not receive the welcome home they deserved. Ceremony will start by asking veterans of more current wars to come forward and present our Vietnam veterans with the pinning of the lapel pin and a coin. Food and refreshments will be provided.
 

SHS JROTC Honors Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Smyrna High School
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna,DE
19977

The purpose of this event is to thank and honor our local Vietnam Veterans. We will host a ceremony to include a presentation of the colors by the JROTC Color Guard, National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, prayer of invocation, recognition and a closing using the service songs.
 

Museum Celebration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Englewood Museum
Old Englewood Rd.
Englewood,FL
34223

Month long celebration of Vietnam 50th Anniversary. Vietnam Vets from Englewood and several surrounding communities will attend. Many artifacts of the Vietnam will be displayed. Verbal presentations titled 'Vietnam Vet - Myths and Mirrors" will be given weekly.
 

Honoring the Vietnam Veterans of Guam (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 17, 2017-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA HQ
172 South Marine Corps Drive
Asan,GU
96910

Village to village outreach events and small impromptu ceremonies.
 

We Honor Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 15, 2017-June 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Central Indiana
7055 Sea Oats Lane
Indianapolis,IN
46250

To honor Vietnam Veterans enrolled in Hospice and Palliative Care programs in Central Indiana.
 

Commemorative Events in April (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roudebush VA Medical Center
1481 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,IN
46202

Commemorative events will occur throughout the month of April to include a Vietnam War Veteran component. Please check the calendar of events (http://www.indianapolis.va.gov/calendar.asp) for more information.
 

Vietnam War and Historical Memory (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Prairie State College Barnes & Noble College Auditorium
202 S. Halsted St.
Chicago Heights,IL
60411

The event will feature open discussion between honors US History students and Vietnam War veterans about the experiences and sacrifices of servicemen and women during the war, and how collective memory of the Vietnam War has changed over time
 

Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Flag Day  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-May 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Habersham County Courthouse
295 Llewellyn St
Clarkesville,GA
30523

to Thank and honor Vietnam veterans
 

VFWA Post 4876 Event (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 08, 2017-April 22, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW Post 4876
500 N. Veterans Dr
Altus,OK
73521

We will be open and available for any of our Vietnam Veterans who would like to come and then on the last day we will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner all day long for them as well as have speakers throughout the day.
 

Portland Vietnam Veterans Outreach (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 11, 2017-April 13, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VA Portland Healthcare System
3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd.
PORTLAND,OR
97239

WE WANT TO HAVE AN OUTREACH TO THE VIETNAM VETERANS THAT ARE IN THE LOBBY, ENTERING THE HOSPITAL AND HAVE AN INSIDE CONNECTION TO THE NAMES OF VIETNAM VETERANS WHO ARE PATIENTS AT THIS HOSPITAL. WE WANT TO HONOR THEM WITH A LAPEL PIN AND A FACT SHEET. WE INTEND TO ASK SENATOR JEFF MERKLELY OF PORTLAND,OR (A GOOD VETERAN SUPPORTER) TO COME TO ONE OF THE DAYS OF OUR OUTREACH AND TO GIVE OUT THE PINS AND FACT SHEETS FOR THE 3 DAYS OR BASICALLY AS LONG AS THE PINS LAST.
 

Onsite Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 17, 2017-June 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Roanoke Vet Center 226
350 Albemarle Ave, SW
Roanoke,VA
24016

Impromptu presentations will be conducted to all Vietnam War veterans visiting the vet center. Please stop by to receive your DoD 50th Anniversary Veteran Lapel Pin
 

Vietnam Veteran Exhibit (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
February 10, 2017-June 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Arizona History Museum
949 E. 2nd Street
Tucson,AZ
85714

Honor the service of Vietnam Veterans by showing memorabilia and other artifacts from soldiers who served during that time.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Events (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Boston VA Regional Office
JFK Federal Building, 15 New Sudbury St.
Boston,MA
02203

The Boston, Manchester, and White River Junction Regional Offices will co-host a series of events commemorating the Vietnam War/Veterans.
 

Honoring Vietnam War Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-April 24, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Jackson Regional Benefit Office
1600 E. Woodrow Wilson Ave
Jackson,MS
39216

Honoring the Vietnam War veterans in the Jackson area. Please come by the benefits office to receive your DoD 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Veteran Lapel Pin.
 

50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning Event: 1967-2017 Car Show (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-May 29, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
VFW 3115 (Wichita, KS) or VFW 6957 (Haysville, KS)
7507 S. Broadway
Haysville,KS
67060

*date being negotiated* With show cars and trucks as a base, we will honor Vietnam veterans with Congressional lapel pin and 50th anniversary materials. Haysville VFW has such a parking lot to hold such an event, plus food and refreshments.
 

Commemorative Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Pittsburgh International Airport
1000 Airport Blvd
Pittsburgh,PA
15231

Display in public area of the airport to remember the Vietnam Veteran and call attention to their service
 

Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
State Capitol
350 State St.
Salt Lake City,UT
84111

Recognize the service of our Vietnam veterans.
 

2017 Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 03, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
St. Louis VA Regional Office
9700 Page Ave, Suite 101
St. Louis,MO
63132

Recognize Vietnam Veterans/Family Members and their contributions/sacrifices
 

2017 VBA 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 10, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Regional Office
155 Van Gordon Street
Lakewood ,CO
80228

To honor and appreciate Vietnam Veterans and their families
 

Ongoing Honor To Vietnam Vets (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-June 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
V.A. Med Center
1111 East End Blvd
Wilkes Barre,PA
18711

Honoring Vietnam Veteran inpatients and outpatients at the VA Med Cn
 

Honoring Vietnam Veterans/50th Anniversary (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Port Neches, TX
3168 Dogwood Lane
Port Neches,TX
77651

After our event of November 8, 2016, where we held a reception and honored over fifty (50) veterans with certificates and lapel pins, we are continuing to locate veterans in our area and wish to continue our program to present them with pins and certificates ad hoc as we locate them. To date we have given over 60 pins.
 

Detroit Conference (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 10, 2017-April 14, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Cobo Conference Center
1 Washington Blvd
Detroit,MI
48226

Honoring veterans in the community, Veterans will be pinned throughout the Conference.
 

Wreath Laying 03/28/2017 (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 28, 2017-April 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Mt. Hope Cemetery
3700 N. Range Line Road
Webb City,MO
64870

A wreath was placed at the Vietnam Veteran's Marker in Mt. Hope Cemetery to commemorate the last day troops were on the ground in Vietnam.
 

Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Red Rocks Community College
13300 6th Ave.
Lakewood,CO
80228

The purpose is to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War and Vietnam War era veterans and family members. Partnering with: Governor of Colorado; Adjutant General of Colorado; Colorado National Guard
 

Trinka Davis Veterans Clinic (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 24, 2017-April 24, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Trinka Davis Veterans Clinic
180 Martin Street
Carrollton,GA
30180

Donated meal gift cards, blankets, hats & gloves to be distributed to homeless veteran's in our tri-county area.
 

Past Commanders and Annual Awards Banquet  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Robert H. Hoke American Legion Post 272
505 North Mountain Road
Harrisburg,PA
17112

Commemorative partner, Harrisburg Chapter NSDAR, represented by Chapter Regent, Lisa Lugovich, and co-chairs of the DAR Service for Veterans committee, Dee Wojdylak and Susan Werkman was honored to participate in the annual awards banquet at the Robert H. Hoke American Legion Post 272 in Linglestown, PA. The DAR presented NSDAR certificates of appreciation for service during the Vietnam War and official commemorative lapel pins to the 469 Vietnam War era veterans of the Post. Thirty-three of those veterans were in attendance and came forward individually to receive their pins and certificates. Many of them had tears in their eyes and expressed their profound gratitude for our recognition of their service. The post commander expressed to us how much these awards and the long overdue recognition meant to everyone and that he was going to spread the word to other posts about what we had done as Vietnamwar50th commemorative partners.
 

50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles,CA
90049

This event was a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration. The Assistant Director from the Los Angeles Regional Office gave remarks to reflect the nation’s thanks for the Vietnam Veterans’ service and sacrifice. Senior leadership from the Los Angeles Regional Office, Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, and the Los Angeles National Cemetery presented in a dignified manner every Vietnam Era Veteran in attendance the commemorative pin.
 

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.
 

V2VT Individual Pinnings Various locations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various location in TN and FL
102 College St
Madisonville,TN
37354

Meet objectives 1,2 and 3. Most of the individuals were not aware of the VWC program. All were grateful and many humbled. 23 recipients presented by Katie McLaughlin in Hamblen County TN, 14 recipients presented by Samson Ferrell in Jefferson County TN, 10 recipients presented by Randall Scott in Monroe County TN, 17 recipients presented by Susan Peglow in McMinn County TN and 50 recipients presented by Author John "Randy" Kington in Broward County Fl.
 

Vietnam War Veterans Luncheon (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The American Legion, Atlanta Texas
Louise St
Atlanta,TX
75551

This day is normally our chapter's annual spring luncheon. This year, we decided to invite our spouses, many of whom were active military in a variety of wars including Vietnam and of course our friends and family who were veterans of Vietnam. We honored all of our veterans by asking them to stand, introduce themselves and tell us anything they wished to about their service. Then we asked the Vietnam Veterans who attended to join me at the podium and tell us where they were during the Vietnam War. We presented them with a lapel pin, a plaque with all the pins of the Vietnam War and a Certificate of Appreciation for their loyal and honorable service during this war. Together the officers presented our guests with a lovely luncheon including many of our favorite dishes.
 

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-September 16, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Coos County, OR
217 North Adams
Coquille,OR
97423

Thank and honor those who served during the Vietnam War Period. Educate the community about Vietnam and the sacrifices made by our Veterans. We have several events planned in the near future. We will be having a Family Campout to Celebrate Freedom on 9/8/2017. We will have a table at our Veterans Stand Down on 8/18/2017. We are gathering names for "Ceremonies of Honor" in which we will present lapel pins and some Veterans will tell their story to the community. We are developing movie and reading clubs with our local libraries. We are contracting with American Veterans Traveling Tribute to bring a replica of the Vietnam Wall to Coos County in 9/2018.
 

What a Life Tour (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 03, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Book Tour "What a Life"
327 Lockmere
Morristown,TN
37914

Met objectives 1,2, and 3. Recipients: 50 male, 16 Army, 25 Marines, 5 Navy and 4 Air Force. One Vietnam Air Force POW, Wayne Ogden Smith. Shot down on Jan 18, 1968 and release in 1973. Almost none of the recipients were aware of the Vietnam War Commemoration but where honored and humbled to receive the recognition. Collaborated with disables Vietnam Veteran and Author of "What a Life, John "Randy" Kington. Pins distributed at various Southwest Florida and Morristown TN.
 

Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 12, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Ione VFW Post 8254
215 South Amador
Ione,CA
95640

Our Veterans Service Chair Collette Ferguson, our Chapter's Regent Ann Taylor, and our Chapter's Wreaths Across America Co-chair Sharon Murphy, were warmly received and welcomed by the Ione California VFW Post 8254 on 4/12/17. Before the start of their meeting, we introduced ourselves and explained in detail, that we were attending the first part of their meeting to honor and thank the Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice as part of The United States of American Vietnam War Commemoration. Regent Ann Taylor read the Presidential Proclamation aloud, while Sharon Murphy pinned the Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pins on the veterans shirt collars or Garrison Caps, and Collette Ferguson handed each Vietnam Veteran the Presidential Proclamation, and shook their hands, personally thanking each one on behalf of a grateful nation, for their service and sacrifice. The event was very successful, and we fulfilled our objectives of thanking and honoring Vietnam Veterans at this VFW location. The men were truly surprised and very grateful for the recognition. Many had tears in their eyes, and some shared their stories of the hostilities they endured here in the USA during their period of service. Several stated that they never thought they would be thanked by their nation for their service, and were touched that this long overdue display of gratitude finally happened during their lifetime.
 

Ad Hoc Presentations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-June 09, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Throughout Southwest Florida (Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton)
Marseilles Avenue
Sarasota,FL
34233

As I shop and notice peoples hats or shirts that indicate that they may be a veteran, I inquire. If they qualify I give them a lapel pin, bumper stickers, or tin pins.
 

City Hall Display (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2017-June 15, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
South Milwaukee City Hall
2424 15th Avenue
South Milwaukee,WI
53172

We created a Vietnam display at City Hall that included artifacts, and information about the Vietnam War. It is unknown how many people saw this but it would be in the hundreds.
 

VA Hospital Visits (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 01, 2017-June 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Greenville VA Health Care Center
401 Moye Blvd
Greenville,NC
27834

When Dawn's husband, a Vietnam veteran, has an appointment at the VA hospital, she attends with him and sets up a post at whatever door she is close too. As veterans come into the hospital, she checks to see if any are Vietnam veterans and if so, presents them with the lapel pins. If she has the proclamations and stickers, she also hands those out but she always tags a bag of lapel pins with her. As she walks down the hallways and sees Vietnam veterans, she will stop and give out a pin. Dawn said that she had approximately 6 visits to the VA hospital over the past couple months.
 

Hawaii Kai Lions' Club Holiday Parade (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
November 26, 2016-November 26, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Hawaii Kai
Lunalilo Home Road
Honolulu,HI
96825

Decorations, walkers in OD scrubs, lots of salutes and applause.
 

Loyalty Day Celebrations (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
May 01, 2016-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Humble, TX
20002 Bridgedale Ln
Humble,TX
77338

Mobile booth that will be set up at various locations in the Humble, Kingwood and Atascocita Texas area. The booth will be moved from one location to another through out the commemorative time frame. In addition, it will be available during select holidays. Presentations of the DoD Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Veteran Lapel Pin will be conducted at each location. Please contact the above POC for more information.
 

Various Educational Meetings (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-May 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Various locations throughout Iowa
36832 Old Portland Rd
Van Meter,IA
50261

We had separate meetings with Vietnam Veterans on 43 different occasions and locations. These are small encounters – sometimes a small group plans an event (too small to call an event) or it is an accidental meeting. These occur throughout Iowa as we carry them with us at all times. One of our Chapter members volunteers at the VA Hospital. Another person is a truck driver and meets a variety of folks. With Iowa being such a rural state and not all Veterans belong to a Veterans group, it is imperative that we recognize them where and when we can. This count is only for events not covered under a separate event where a Before Event form is completed.
 

Individual Pinning  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-August 10, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
201 Mineral Ave
201 Mineral Ave
Mineral,VA
23117

The Commanders of VFW Post 8947 and American Legion 116 present pins to Vietnam Era Veterans whenever and wherever the opportunity presents itself. We do this to thank them and to spread the word about the Commemoration Program.
 

Reaching out to our Community  (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 02, 2017-September 06, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
vva 989
Box 20921
Reno,NV
89515

We have been reaching out at local event shows, specifically gun shows and car shows with an outreach table and identifying Vietnam Veterans, telling them about the Commemorative pin and welcoming them home. Our members also carry pins so they can give pins to Vietnam Veterans that they meet in group sessions, restaurants, airports etc. We have found that Vietnam Veterans may not want to come to an event to honor them, so we go where the veterans are.
 

Vietnam Veterans Recognition (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-September 11, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The Miami Valley Military History Museum
120 ohio avenue
Dayton,OH
45428

isitors arc asked by Docents and through signage to identify themselves as having served between 1955 and 1975, and we approach visitors who display obvious signs of being a Vietnam Veteran e.g. hats, vests, insignia etc. When identified, Veterans and/or their spouses are presented a lapel pin and certificate and are offered the other VW50th commemorative materials.
 

Remembering the Vietnam War and the Clackamas County Fallen (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-May 28, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Susannah Lee Barlow Chapter
12075 McCord Hts. Ct.
Oregon City,OR
97045

Please contact Phyllis Hines for more details.
 

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 01, 2017-December 31, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Aldine High School
11101 Airline Drive
Houston,TX
77037

Honoring the Vietnam War veterans of Houston, Texas with impromptu ceremonies and one-on-one recognition initiatives. Please contact the about POC for more information.
 

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.
 

Lewis County Veterans Open House (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
April 01, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lewis County Veterans Hall
E. 2nd St. South Maple Ave.
Hohenwald,TN
38462

Honoring Veterans
 

2017 Individual VVLPs (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
January 10, 2017-December 20, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Vietnam War Commemoration Office
241 18th St S
Arlington,VA
22202

Honor Vietnam vets
 

Lewis County Veterans Open House (12:00 AM - 12:00 AM)
Event's details
March 29, 2017-April 30, 2017
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Lewis County Veterans Memorial Building
Smith Street
Hohenwald,TN
38462

First March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day. recognized in our area. A 31 Day of Celebrations of the County Vietnam Veterans. Memorial Hall open to visitors Tue through Saturday 10;00 am to 4:00 pm Normal hours Saturdays from 10-2 only, Going to explore a student day in 2018
 

 
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