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Farmington To Honor Korean, Vietnam War Vets

Two special ceremonies are slated for Monday, Dec. 4, at the Farmington Senior Center.

FARMINGTON, CT — The public is invited to attend two public ceremonies next week honoring local veterans involved in two Cold War-era conflicts that changed history.

The Town of Farmington on Monday, Dec. 4, will host state leaders and veteran officials to honor those who fought in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

The ceremonies will take place at the Farmington Senior Center, 321 New Britain Ave., Unionville.

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The Korean War ceremony is slated for 2:30 p.m., while the Vietnam War program will take place at 4 p.m. that day.

Farmington Town Manager Kathleen Blonski told the Farmington Town Council earlier this month that local leaders are working with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz's office and the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.

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"Community members are welcome to attend the ceremonies celebrating Korea-era and Vietnam-era Veterans for their service," wrote the Town of Farmington.

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