The DAR Holds Vietnam War Commemorative

The Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter, NSDAR held a Vietnam War Commemorative Program at the Lightkeeper’s Residence in Cohasset on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 celebrating the 126th Anniversary of the DAR and our Service to America by honoring our Vietnam Veterans.

The Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of the DAR became a Commemorative Partner with the United States Vietnam War Commemoration through the Office of the Secretary of Defense assisting our grateful nation to thank and honor Vietnam Veterans and their families.

The Program recognized, thanked and honored United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War period. United States Veterans, who served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces from 1955 to 1975 regardless of location, were awarded Presidential Proclamations, Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins and DAR Certificates recognizing their valor, service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War.

This year marks the 51st Anniversary of the Vietnam War. More than 58,000 Americans were killed in action during the Vietnam War, and more than 153,000 were wounded. All told, 658 U.S. Prisoners of War returned home alive from Southeast Asia, and as of 2014, 1,638 were still unaccounted for. There are roughly 7.4 million living Vietnam-era veterans. The DAR ceremony honored the service, remembered the sacrifice, and reflected on the legacy of all who did their part, abroad and on the home front. At the end of the program, The Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter members placed a memorial wreath at the Veterans Memorial Park in Cohasset in honor of fallen Vietnam Veterans from Cohasset.

The Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter wants to thank the Vietnam Veterans, members of the Veterans Services, the VFW, and Veteran’s Agent, Vincent Fontaine for their contributions, attendance and supporting the DAR event on October 12th. Their generosity, support and participation helped for a successful Vietnam War Commemorative Program. Thank you to Stop and Shop, and Starbucks Coffee Company for their donations to the event. Thank you to members of Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter of the DAR for 126 years of dedication to community service, genealogy, patriotism, historic preservation, conservation, education and commitment to our Veterans.

For further information regarding the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, refer to the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration website: www.vietnamwar50th.com or contact the Colonel Thomas Lothrop Old Colony Chapter NSDAR at http://www.massdar.org/colthomaslothrop.html