Vietnam Veteran and so Much More

Vietnam veteran and so much more

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO-WAWV) -- Larry Spear’s home is filled with keepsakes and memories of his life as a husband, father, veteran and more, much more.Down the hallway, and in a bedroom is this work of dedication, talent and persistence. His portrait of the famous clown Emmett Kelly Jr. is done in “counted cross stitch”. The prize winning piece of art took months for Spear to complete. The cross stitch demonstrates Spears ability to accomplish …

Vietnam Veterans share their stories 50 years after the fall of Saigon

(NEXSTAR) — Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, Vietnam veterans from across the country are sharing powerful, personal stories of service and sacrifice. The project began earlier this year when a group of veterans returned to Vietnam—many for the first time since the war—accompanied by Nexstar Media’s Jeremy Hubbard. In the weeks that followed, a nationwide call went out inviting others to share their Vietnam experiences. The response was ove…

Allen County Veterans Commission organizes long-awaited welcome home for Vietnam veterans

“We will be doing an honor escort from the American Legion to the fairgrounds that day,” said Tamara Wilson, executive director of the Allen County Veterans Service Commission. “We will have police and fire escorts that will lead us into…

Three Vietnam veterans share writings, stories at New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Museum and Memorial

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Vietnam War veteran turns dental career into mission to help fellow vets

David Rising, a Vietnam War veteran and retired dentist, created a program to help fellow veterans as a way to complete what he calls his life’s mission of service.

Ceremony to honor veterans of the Vietnam Era to be held July 14

(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The City of St. Joseph is co-sponsoring a special ceremony to honor military veterans from the Vietnam Era on Monday, July 14.