City of Houston hosts Annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony

City of Houston hosts Annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony (KPRC 2)

HOUSTON – The Mayor’s Office of Veterans & Military Affairs (MOVMA) and Mayor Pro-Tem Dave Martin hosted the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday at City Hall.

The event is observed annually on March 29 and is an opportunity for all to thank and honor the nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.

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The general public, active-duty personnel, veterans, and elected officials were all welcomed to attend the event.

This year’s guest speaker, a decorated Vietnam veteran, shared his experience about his service in Vietnam and his journey through life post-military duties.

Active-duty military personnel also presented an official Vietnam Veteran lapel pin to each Vietnam War veteran in attendance who served on active duty from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.


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