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Vietnam Veterans Honored at Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Pinning Ceremony
The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, in partnership with the American Legion Post 73 and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, will host a Vietnam Veteran pinning ceremony to honor the service of Vietnam veterans and their families.
“We join people across the nation to recognize Vietnam War Veterans and their families who served their country during a tumultuous time in our history as part of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration,” said Director Terry Prince. “This is our small gesture to welcome our heroes home and recognize their service and sacrifice.”
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, designated every March 29th, is a day to honor all the men and women who served and sacrificed. On this day, thousands of organizations from across the nation join to honor and thank over six million Vietnam War veterans and nine million family members for their service and sacrifice. They do this through various ceremonies and vigils where every Vietnam Veteran, surviving spouse or family member is properly welcomed home and receives a lapel pin as a small token of the Nation’s gratitude.
Who: Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, American Legion Post 73, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Remarks will be offered by a representative from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Post Commander Dean Ray (Vietnam Veteran), Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry, and Colonel Robert Taylor USMC (ret) will deliver keynote remarks.
What: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Pinning Ceremony
When: March 29, 2023 at 6 p.m. Complimentary dinner served following the ceremony.
Where: American Legion Post 73, 110 West Franklin, Taylorville, Illinois.
