March 29th of every year is now set aside as Vietnam Veterans Day by Presidential Proclamation in 2012 and by Congressional action in 2017. In Oregon, by state law, March 30th is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The first Vietnam Veterans Day was deemed to be March 29th 50 years ago by President Richard Nixon. […]
At its regular scheduled monthly meeting, the Vietnam Veterans of America Portland Chapter presented a check to Steve Bates, President of Vietnam War Memorial Fund in the amount of $100,000. VVA Chapter President Steve Carr stated: “This gift was made possible by a benefactor who bequeathed their estate to our organization. We are pleased to […]
In May of 2016, the Vietnam Veterans of America joined with the Boring Community in cooperation with the Sandy & Gresham Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts to honor the Wright family of Boring. The Wright family lost two sons, George and James, who were killed in action in Vietnam. Fallen Hero Memorial Highway signs were […]
The US military members who came home and were greeted with rebuke and disdain, have a special day. March 29th was set aside in 1974 as the 1 year anniversary of the withdrawal of US combat forces from Vietnam. But, that day did not have any real meaning then. It was an empty gesture to […]
The 2021 legislative session started with the hope that the state legislature would honor our Vietnam Veterans by passing a bill to establish a Vietnam War Memorial on the Oregon State Capitol Grounds. Senate Bill 319 was introduced by the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Preparedness. This bill dedicates a portion of Capitol State […]
When was the last time you thought of those who were prisoners of war or those who are still missing in action? Can you imagine what it was like being a prisoner? Have you contemplated the lack of closure the families of the missing experience? Years ago, hundreds of thousands wore POW/MIA bracelets with the […]
On November 11, 1969, Operation Fulton Square in the Quang Tri Province was in full force with the 1st Marine Division, 101st Airborne Division and the 5th Infantry Division. This was one of twenty operations active throughout Vietnam. There were over 500,000 United States Military personnel assigned to the Vietnam War Zone. Yes, Veterans Day […]
Friday, September 20th is POW – MIA Recognition Day. This special day and the POW-MIA flag are symbolic of our nations resolve to never leave our warriors behind. Our armed forces will look for the missing until they are accounted for. Sunday, September 29th is Gold Star Mother’s Day. A Gold Star Mother is one […]
The 4th of July is one of the best holidays in America. Picnics, barbecues, patriotic music; family and friends getting together to celebrate. Children, and many adults, impatiently wait all day for the sun to fade into the west for the anticipated fireworks display. Our 4th of July traditions are rooted in the celebration of […]
50 years ago today, over 500,000 United States military personnel were deployed to Vietnam. The New Year of 1969 brought many of the same experiences of 1968. 1968 was the year of the greatest number of casualties during the Vietnam War. Almost 3 million warriors served in Vietnam. Thousands were from Oregon. All totaled, there […]