Friday, March 26, 2010

Official Vietnam Vets Day in Wisconsin

From the WEAU Community Calendar
First Official Vietnam Veterans Day Event for WI
Mar 27, 2010 Doors open at 1:30; Ceremony: 2pm-4pm
Eau Claire North High School
The very first Official Vietnam Veteran's Day event for WI as a result of a bill that passed on July 20, 2009.
Hosted by Thuy Smith International & WEAU 13 News.

It is a historical moment with education, cultural exchange, celebration, & healing for many.
Open state-wide & free of charge.
Doors open at 1:30, ceremony is from 2pm-4pm.

Presenters:
Judy Clark (WEAU NEWS 13) Emcee
Congressman Ron Kind, Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs (WI), Vietnam Veteran who passed very first Vietnam Veterans day bill, Native American Veterans & Hmong Special Guerrilla Unit Veterans along with cultural presentations, Vietnamese Amerasians paying tribute, Vietnam Veterans who just returned from Vietnam in January, WI Public Television (WI Public Radio) showing clip from upcoming WI Vietnam Veterans Documentary, Huey helicopter on the grounds, & other surprises.

Come out & help pay tribute & celebrate our Vietnam Veterans!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010