Fishers Celebrates National Day Of Recognition For Vietnam Veterans

The Fishers Police Department Color Guard presents the colors as Master of Ceremonies El Ahlwardt looks on.

Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly, a Democrat, teamed up with Pennsylvania Republican Pat Toomey to help enact a bipartisan measuring establishing a Day of Recognition for Vietnam Vets.  This year, the City of Fishers held a ceremony at City Hall to honor those vets on this new day carved out in law to honor them.

Fishes is also applying for special status to be a part of a 13-year period is set in law to honor the 50-year anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Master of Ceremonies El Ahlwardt told the crowd he hopes this event will become an annual one in Fishers now that March 29th is officially set as a day to recognize veterans of the Vietnam.

 

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness offers his remarks at the ceremony

One thought on “Fishers Celebrates National Day Of Recognition For Vietnam Veterans

  1. I would hope in the future the city of fishers would have the only veteran organization in the city the Fishers American Legion be part of the celebration

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