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Ceremony Pays Tribute To Vietnam Veterans
The Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony will be held Tuesday, March 29 in Canton.
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CANTON, GA -- An event to pay tribute to the veterans of the Vietnam War will be held on Tuesday in Canton.
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United States Marine Corps Sgt. Major Harold G. Overstreet (Ret.) will serve as the keynote speaker at the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony, which will take place at 9 a.m. March 29 in the assembly area at the Georgia National Cemetery.
The Department of Veterans Affair and the Georgia and Marietta national cemeteries will use the event to honor the service, sacrifice and enduring achievements of the Vietnam veterans.
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Those being honored will also receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin during a pinning ceremony. The lapel pins will be presented in a dignified manner to each Vietnam Veteran during the event, and include accompanying remarks to reflect the nation’s gratitude for their service and sacrifice.
The Georgia National Cemetery is located at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive in Canton. For more information about the event, contact Cemetery Director Margaret (Marge) A. Helgerson at 770-479-9300.
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