The 10th District, Department of Missouri, American Legion (St Louis County) and the St. Louis County Parks Department, are proud to announce a very special ceremony, The Reading Of The Fallen Vietnam War. Starting at sunrise 0540 hours, May 25, 2017, to honor the 50th Year Commemoration of the Vietnam War, we will avow the 58,312 military members who were killed in action or succumbed from wounds received in combat zone. Continuously over the next 4.5 days (100 hours of HONOR), this will happen at Sylvan Springs County Park, at the Ordnance Shelter except for Sunday afternoon & early evening at Wohlschlaeger Shelter. The entrance to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is right across Sheridan Road.
Additionally, we will have short stoppages to allow Veterans, local families, friends & supporters to personally avow their loved one who has passed from effects of Vietnam like Agent Orange, PTS, and other maladies.
And every day at 1800(6pm), we will present DOD issued lapel pins to all Veterans who served during Vietnam Era 1961-1975 along with Presidential Certificates that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
There will be many opportunities for groups like Veteran organizations, Boy Scouts, churches, schools, civic organizations, chambers
of commerce, or any group that would like to help perform this avocation of honor. Contact Mike LeBlanc stlveteran@yahoo.com for details and hour blocks available.
Lastly, we will have space for anyone that wants to place an object of remembrance to a friend, family member or loved one at the site.... More >><< LessWhen:from Thursday, May 25, 2017 5:00 AM
thru Monday, May 29, 2017 5:00 AM
