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      Vietnam Veterans, We Thank You: 50th Anniversary Commemoration

      Vietnam Veterans, We Thank You

      Exhibition dates: March 9 – April 29, 2023

      Vietnam Veteran Honor Ceremony: Sat. March 25, 11:00AM

      March 29th, 2023 marks 50 years since our nation’s forgotten hero’s left the jungles of Vietnam. Though it is important to remember the historical events of war, there is something more important to remember. Our honorable Veterans who served. Veterans of the Vietnam war did not receive the appreciation they deserved when they came home, and it’s time to make sure they know that they’re appreciated. This exhibit will honor our local Veterans stories, Vietnam War history and honor the fallen.

      Vietnam Veteran Honor Ceremony, Bonita Veteran Memorial: March 25, 11:00am

      Honor Ceremony Vietnam Veterans 50th commemorationflyer Vietnam War Commemoration 50 years

      Curator: Heather Gallana, USMC veteran
      Bonita Museum,  Indigenous Cultures Educator
      Proud Blackfeet & Gro Ventre descendent

      Would you like to share stories or pictures from your experience in Vietnam, please contact the curator through this form
      If your veteran group would like to have a meeting in the museum during the exhibition please use the above link to contact us.
      press release Vietnam Veteran exhibition
      Thank you to the Daughters of the American Revolution and County Veteran Services for participating in programming and events for this exhibition.  Thank you to the Coronado Historical Association for partnering in this commemoration of our veterans.  Thank you to participating groups, such as the VHPA centaursinvietnam.org 

      To see press:

      ABC CH.10 News Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SdPd2a1M0c
      Press Release: press release Vietnam Veteran exhibition

      South Bay San Diego Vietnam Veterans

      Honoring our local Vietnam Veterans at the Honor Ceremony in 2023

      Bonita Historical Society
      4355 Bonita Road
      Bonita, CA 91902
      Phone: 619-267-5141

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