Vietnam Veterans Ronald Hart SSG USAF and Elliot Tall Chief 3rd Class USN
May 6, 2024 | Repost from Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion FB
On March 29, 2024, Iroquois Post 1587 American Legion held the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony in collaboration with The Seneca Nation of Indians.
Post Commander Ronald Cook Jr lead the ceremony. The Post Color Guard posted colors, Al Geroge Post member and Vietnam War Vet gave the Seneca Thanksgiving Address, and performed the Flag and Veteran traditional song; the Auxillary Unit 1587 President Kathryn Button and Auxiliary members made sure all Veterans and their guests were taken care of and attended to during the ceremony.
The SNI, Post Legionaires, Veterans, Auxillary, community and family members paid honor and tribute to Seneca Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice, to out Nation.
On this day we honored many and highlighted Ronald Hart SSG USAF and Elliot Tall Chief 3rdClass USN. They were presented with the Presidential Proclamation, commemorative gold Veteran coin and military blanket. We all enjoyed an amazing lunch catered by Dinos restaurant.
WELCOME HOME! We thank you for your service and we honor our Nation’s Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Thank you to all our guests, veterans and their families for attending this event. We thank Moe John SNI Councillor for the memorable speech on behalf of SNI President Ricky Armstrong, Sr.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location served during the Vietnam War and Era.
WHY MARCH 29th? The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.
Again, Nya:wëh for all the support for our Veterans.
Sincerely,
Ronald Cook Jr, Post Commander
Read more: https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ – The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration
