Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Sunday, March 20, 2016
Courtesy photo Greencastle Mayor Bill Dory signs a proclamation declaring Tuesday, March 29 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day for the local DAR chapter. On hand of rhe ceremony at City Hall are (standing, from left) Ray Gillinger, adjutant, American Legion Post 58; Sue Ryland, correspondent secretary of Washburn Chapter, National Society Daughters American Revolution; Lynda Dunbar of the Washburn Chapter; Marty Denton, regent, Washburn Chapter, National Society Daughters American Revolution; and Jerry Williamson, director, Putnam County Veterans Affairs. March 29 commemorates the last day troops were on the ground in Vietnam as a day to honor those who have "borne the battle" and extend gratitude and appreciation to them and their families.

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