Greenwich Commemorates End Of Vietnam War

GREENWICH, CT — The town of Greenwich held multiple events on March 29 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

On March 29, 1973, all United States combat troops left Vietnam and all acknowledged US prisoners of war were released.

The first event in Greenwich last Wednesday took place at the Vietnam Memorial on Greenwich Avenue and was attended by members of the Greenwich veterans community, the American Legion Post 29, the Horseneck Daughters of the American Revolution, Selectwoman Lauren Rabin, Selectperson Janet Stone McGuigan and former state Rep. Kimberly Fiorello.

The second event took place at the Byram Veterans Memorial Grove where two Vietnam veterans, who attended the Byram School, are represented by plaques — Cpl. Donald Sheldon Repaci and PFC Joseph A. Pecora, Jr.

The third event took place at the Glenville War Memorial. Comments were made by residents David Wold and Don Sylvester.

In addition, the American Legion Post 29 recently was the recipient of a new flagpole. Wold, a member of the Captain Matthew Mead Sons of the American Revolution, presented a certificate of appreciation issued to the Legion that acknowledges their century-long patriotism contribution via many venues, like the display of the American flag.

To promote the commemoration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, "challenge coins" were presented by Wold to Legion Commander Dick LeBeau and Greenwich Police Chief Ames Heavey. The coins encourage these organizations to support this upcoming anniversary in future civic projects.

Town Clerk Jackie Budkins, Tax Collector Heather Smeriglio and former state Rep. Livvy Floren also joined these events.