This year, Lyndeborough officials plan to mark Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day with a ceremony in March.
During a recent Select Board meeting, the board was approached by Karen Blood, a member of the Captain Josiah Crosby Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, asking if the town was willing to hold a ceremony to commemorate the day.
Over 9 million Americans served during the Vietnam War, and 6.4 million are still living today. Over 2.7 million actually served in Vietnam, with 58,000 killed, 304,000 wounded, 1,253 declared missing in action, and 2,500 held as prisoners of war.
In New Hampshire, as with many states, March 30 is a day to celebrate the homecoming of veterans from the Vietnam War. Nationally, the day is marked on March 29. The day marks the withdrawal of United States forces from South Vietnam.
During its meeting Wednesday, the Select Board was scheduled to sign a proclamation to mark the day. The town will also hold a ceremony on March 29, at 5 p.m. to read the proclamation and raise a commemorative flag, thanking Vietnam veterans for their service to the country. Lyndeborough’s Lafayette Artillery will also be present.
The location of the ceremony has yet to be announced.
— By ASHLEY SAARI