Welcome Home - Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs Remembrance Event

 

The Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs event on March 25 will feature:

50th Year Vietnam War Commemoration lapel pinning for all Veterans of the era and their surviving spouses.

Salutes to local military heroes and the canines who served in war.

Keynote speaker Geoffrey Morris, U.S. Army Warrant Officer, Silver Star recipient

Patriotic music, rifle salute, and playing of taps.

On-site resources from James A. Haley Veterans Hospital for the Agent Orange Registry, caregiving, pharmacy, suicide prevention, and Veterans Affairs benefit claims.

Refreshments ranging from American picnic fare to authentic Southeast Asian cuisine.

In a demonstration of gratitude and good fortune to Vietnam Veterans in attendance, the Vietnamese American Community of St. Petersburg/Clearwater/Largo will perform a colorful and traditional performance of the Phoenix and Lion Dance.