Members of the community and members of the American Legion Post 94 gathered Friday morning to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and to reflect on the 58,220 U.S. military casualties, …
The Color Guard of the American Legion Post 94 begins the National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony with a posting of the colors on Friday, March 29, 2024. Members of the community and members of the American Legion Post 94 gathered Friday morning to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, and to reflect on the 58,220 U.S. military casualties, prisoners of war, and living and deceased veterans from the Vietnam War era.
“There are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand this fact, that veterans are called to duty that may include the taking of their lives,” said Carnagey. The Color Guard from American Legion Post 94 in Valparaiso prepares to fire three blank shots as part of the commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday, March 29, 2024.
“We draw inspiration from those who suffered unspeakably as prisoners of war that returned with their heads held high,” said Martel. “We still carry the scars of war, seen and unseen.” “People started realizing this was no way to treat veterans,” said Hicks. “I am glad that this day to come around, while some of us are still around.”
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