March 29, 2023 - The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th US President Donald J. Trump designating every March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, 50 years ago, the last US Combat Troops departed Vietnam and Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.
To remember those who served in the Vietnam War, Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will host a wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial, 1885 Historic Courthouse, Center, Texas on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, at 10am. The names of the ten Army Soldiers and one Navy Sailor from Shelby County that were lost in the Vietnam War will be read.
As always the public is invited to remember and honor their fellow Americans. Questions or more information call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 936-332-0349 or email chiefhume95@gmail.com.
