National Vietnam War Veterans Day Celebration
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Veterans
Veterans' Memorial Bldg. S.B.
Contact Details:
Phone: 805-259-9779
Email: peterbie70@gmail.com
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**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Mar 29 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address (map)
112 Cabrillo Blvd.
Venue (website)
Veterans' Memorial Bldg. S.B.
WHO: Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 218, American Legion Post 49 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Fndn Presents
WHAT: National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
WHEN: Saturday, March 29 TIME 11am – 5pm
WHERE: Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building, 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd.,
COST: $10 suggested Donation for lunch
Lunch will be ‘world famous’ chili on a spud or hotdogs with all the fixins’
Free lemonade and water
ABOUT: . The opening ceremony at noon will start with the singing of the National Anthem and feature a special video “In Memorium” to honor the fallen 99 from Santa Barbara County. The ceremony concludes with the playing of TAPS. Weather permitting, members of Boy Scout Troop #33 will perform a flag retirement ceremony in the nearby courtyard. Anyone who may have an old, worn, or tattered U.S. flag is welcome to bring it for inclusion in the ceremony.
MORE INFO: Peter Bie, president of VVA Chapter 218 said that the war–which so divided the country—”may seem like such a long time ago, but to this day it remains an open wound for so many and has left a lasting imprint on our nation that still struggles, more than 50 years later, to understand and come to terms with its meaning and its outcome.”
Over 2.5 million Americans—men and women–served in Vietnam during the years from 1959 to 1973, but many more were also posted to other parts of the world. “We do not differentiate between someone who was in ‘Nam, in another country, or stationed right here in the states during the war,” Bie said, emphasizing that “all who served deserve to be recognized and greeted with a hearty Welcome Home!
EXTRAS: U.S. flags, special T-Shirts and other military memorabilia will be on sale, plus an author’s table where books will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds from the event will benefit Veterans of all eras in our community.
Information is up on our website to share with your family and friends ~ all are welcome. www.vvachapter218.org
