By Doug Otto
A national 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony, authorized by Congress and the Secretary of Defense, will take place at Ocean City’s Morvay-Miley-Cruice American Legion Post 524 at 7:00 PM on Friday, June 12.
Major General Edward J. Chrystal, Jr., U.S. Army
Director of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and Col. Patrick Cramer, U.S. Army
Chief of the Director’s Action Group, will honor all who served during the Vietnam War with a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin, a lasting memento from a grateful nation.
Anyone who served in the military between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, regardless of duty station, is eligible to be honored. The objective of the ceremony is to thank and honor veterans, and the families of these veterans, for their service and sacrifices during the Vietnam War Era.
In an instance where an honoree cannot attend this public event, a pin will be presented during a private ceremony.
“I believe this celebration is a sincere gesture by the government of thanks to all those who served for their loyalty and valor at a critical moment in our country’s history” said Paul Banfe, who is heading-up Ocean City’s ceremonial operations at Post 524. “We are proud to have served our nation and are appreciative of this recognition.”
Honorees must register to be part of the ceremony.
Please contact Paul Banfe at paulbanf@comcast.net
For more information about this national program, visit www.vietnamwar50th.com.
