Monroe County Veterans Affairs, the City of Key West and the Florida Keys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th anniversary commemoration on Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at Bayview Park, Key West, in the Veterans Memorial Garden.
The commemoration honors all who served on active duty in the U.S. military, whether in-country, in-theater, or elsewhere. Vietnam-era veterans who served from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 will receive a commemorative pin.
“It is an honor to recognize everyone who served our country during the Vietnam War era,” said Cathy Crane, Monroe County Veterans Affairs director. “These courageous veterans dedicated themselves to our nation, regardless of where they were needed. We owe them our gratitude for their sacrifices and patriotism, and we must always remember those who are missing in action or who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Monroe County Mayor Jim Scholl, military dignitaries and other county and city officials will be in attendance.
If you are a Vietnam-era veteran who cannot make it to the ceremony but would like a pin, please call 305-453-8777 to submit a request for a commemorative pin to be mailed to you.
The event is being held before the official National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemorative date on March 29 so as not to interfere with the NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular.
