Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 787 and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host its annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans & War Dogs remembrance event on March 28 at 10 a.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 U.S. 301 in Tampa.
The event precedes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which marks the final departure of U.S. troops from South Vietnam on March 29, 1973.
The theme of this year’s remembrance is “Still Serving” and will feature keynote speaker Rolfe Arnhym, retired U.S. Army officer and business leader, who served multiple tours in Vietnam.
The occasion also will include:
-Commemorative lapel pinning for all veterans of the Vietnam War era and their surviving spouses
-Salutes to local military heroes and the canines who served in the war
-Patriotic music, rifle salute and playing of taps
-On-site resources to assist veterans, including the Agent Orange Registry, caregiving, counseling, suicide prevention, and veteran benefits
-Authentic Southeast Asian cuisine and entertainment
The Vietnam War Memorial at the park features a war dog memorial and a pair of U.S. Army helicopters: the American Bell UH-1 Huey and AH-1 Cobra.
The event and parking are free. For information, call Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services at 813-635-8316.
Published March 20, 2024
