On Saturday, to celebrate National Vietnam Veterans ‘ Day and the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, almost 100 people showed up in the cold and storm at the Vietnam Memorial.
According to the system, there were a gift from Ron Arabian, a delightful by Cape Ann Veterans Services Director Vionette” Vee” Chipperini, a Pledge of Allegiance led by Mike Cody and Herb White, and a pleasant by
Additionally, Mayor Greg Verga, Mayor Greg Verga, a a a a , Joanne Curcuru , and” Remembering Our Own” histories read by Ruth Pino.
Visitors observed a moment of silence and heard” Taps” played by Gold Star guitarist Jim Dalpiaz. People laid a wreath at the monument.
Gold Star People were welcomed at this year’s ceremony, Chipperini said in an email, and they were asked to help lay a wreath in honor of their loved ones ‘ memory. Barbara Kitchenmaster, the girl of Thomas J. Burke, the infantryman’s sister, laid the flower in her honor in the memory of her late brother, who was killed in action.
Around 100 people attended the ceremony at the Captain Lester S. Wass American Legion Post 3 on Washington Street. A soldiers meal followed the meeting. The Sons of the American Legion served the meal at the . The Gloucester Trolley provided transportation from and to the army article.
On the Gloucester Points Facebook page, Curcuru wrote,” The Vietnam Committee, in cooperation with the Cape Ann Veterans ‘ Center, would like to express our gratitude to everyone who attended the National Vietnam Day Ceremony.” You all braved the cold, stormy weather and once more showed your strength and courage. The service can be viewed on the YouTube channel of 1623 Productions.
According to Chipperini, Memorial Day and services on Monday, May 26 does recognize seven surviving spouses who have been affected by Agent Orange’s downsides.
The military used the military herbicide to command vegetation during the Vietnam War, with publicity causing long-term health issues for veterans.
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