Thursday, November 5, 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia) today announced a series of five recognition ceremonies across Virginia's Fifth District to honor veterans who served our country during the Vietnam war era:
"In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, I am honored to host recognition ceremonies in South Hill, Danville, Bedford, Charlottesville, and Warrenton to recognize the brave men and women who served our country during this critical period in our history. Upon leaving their small towns and loving families to defend their nation, they took on the responsibility of protecting our freedoms and served courageously with the sole purpose of preserving peace. It is my hope these ceremonies will provide an opportunity to recognize the sacrifices of our veterans, who are indeed our peacemakers. We remain forever grateful for their service and selflessness in the name of liberty.
"If you, or a veteran you know, would like to be recognized, please register on our website or call our Danville office. I look forward to honoring the brave men and women who so selflessly served our country."
NOTE: These ceremonies are free public events for Vietnam Era Veterans and their families and will feature a congressional recognition and a commemorative pinning. Veterans, who served at any point between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975 and currently live in Virginia's Fifth District, can register online here. Please note registration must be received by November 30, 2015. For questions or to register by phone, please call Congressman Hurt's Danville office at (434) 791-2596.
Commemoration Ceremonies for Vietnam Veterans
South Hill
December 4, 2015 at 10 a.m.
American Legion Post 79
213 Brook Avenue
South Hill, VA 23970
Danville
December 4, 2015 at 1 p.m.
American Legion Post 325
135 American Legion Blvd.
Danville, VA 24540
Bedford
December 4, 2015 at 4 p.m.
American Legion Post 54
231 W. Depot Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Charlottesville
December 7, 2015 at 10 a.m.
American Legion Post 74
3025 Louisa Road
Keswick, VA 22947
Warrenton
December 7, 2015 at 2 p.m.
American Legion Post 72
345 Legion Drive
Warrenton, VA 20186
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