Congress has proclaimed that March 29th is "National Vietnam Veterans Day"
NC Veterans Organization Celebrates Local Veterans with Pig Pickin
North Carolina Vietnam Veterans, Inc invites all Vietnam Veterans and spouses to join them in celebrating the very first "Vietnam Veterans Day", on Saturday March 28, 2009 for an afternoon of recognition, food and fun.
NCVVI is furnishing a "pig pikin" along with deserts from the Blue Star Moms from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. There is no charge to come meet fellow Vietnam Veterans, see old friends and share or not share yo
ur stories.
Raleigh Elks Lodge 735, a long time supporter of local Veterans, has generously donated the use of their great facilities for the event. They are in Raleigh at the intersection of Lead Mine Road and Millbrook Road. Lead Mine turns off Glenwood Avenue at Crabtree Valley Mall.
Vietnam Veterans, this is finally your day!
"Welcome Home"
Join the NCVVI and the Elks for music, guest speakers, remembrances services for friends, an opportunity for those who choose to have their story recorded for their family and the Library of Congress, fun and food.
"You went, saw the movie, read the book, bought the t Shirt, survived it, now come and be honored and recognized for it," said Bill Dixon, Vietnam Veteran and member of NCVVI. "This is "Our" Day. Don't be a I wish I hada, coulda, shoulda, think about it, missed it, don't want to talk about it. Come share and eat with friends that understand. We expect to see you there!"
For more information contact Bill Dixon @ 919-434-7345 or Bill Dixon@ZipRealty.com
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