Canonsburg to honor veterans
A ceremony is being planned in Canonsburg to honor veterans of the Vietnam War.
The DAR of Washington County, Pennsylvania, is teaming up with Humana to host a Welcome Home Ceremony for veterans of Vietnam and their families. The organizers hope the event will bring a measure of healing for all involved, many of whom are still dealing with both the physical and emotional scars of the conflict.
The organizers welcome anyone who was on active duty, in any branch of the armed forces, from November 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975, regardless of where they were stationed. Each veteran will receive a certificate and commemorative lapel pins.
In addition, Certificates of Honor will be presented to eligible persons in one of four categories. First, if the veteran is a living, former prisoner of war (POW), as listed by the Department of Defense. If the veteran is deceased, the surviving spouse may accept the honor. Second, if the veteran is unaccounted for, and is officially listed as missing, members of the immediate family may accept the honor. Third, a certificate “In Memory Of” may be presented to family members of veterans whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Washington, D.C. The final category is for a surviving spouse.
A social hour, which is a suitable occasion to exchange business cards, will follow the ceremony, which is set for June 10 at the Loft Conference Center on Noble Energy Drive.
The DAR of Washington County, Pennsylvania, is teaming up with Humana to host a Welcome Home Ceremony for veterans of Vietnam and their families. The organizers hope the event will bring a measure of healing for all involved, many of whom are still dealing with both the physical and emotional scars of the conflict.
The organizers welcome anyone who was on active duty, in any branch of the armed forces, from November 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975, regardless of where they were stationed. Each veteran will receive a certificate and commemorative lapel pins.
In addition, Certificates of Honor will be presented to eligible persons in one of four categories. First, if the veteran is a living, former prisoner of war (POW), as listed by the Department of Defense. If the veteran is deceased, the surviving spouse may accept the honor. Second, if the veteran is unaccounted for, and is officially listed as missing, members of the immediate family may accept the honor. Third, a certificate “In Memory Of” may be presented to family members of veterans whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Washington, D.C. The final category is for a surviving spouse.
A social hour, which is a suitable occasion to exchange business cards, will follow the ceremony, which is set for June 10 at the Loft Conference Center on Noble Energy Drive.