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The Official Newsletter of the
Shenandoah Valley Chapter #313
Korean War Veterans Association
Volume 14, Issue 06
Paul E. Bombardier, Editor
June, 2021
Vietnam Veterans Day
On Sunday March 28, 2021, members of KWVA Chapter 313 attended and participated in a ceremony held at the War Memorial in Middletown, VA. to recognize and honor all veterans of the Vietnam War.
We were proud to have this opportunity to recognize our Vietnam War brothers who were not treated well upon their return from Vietnam. We are all pleased for them that they are finally receiving some recognition that has been long overdue.
Members of KWVA Chapter 313 who participated in the ceremony were:
Bill Schwetke – a member of the color guard , a Speaker and a wreath Presenter. Cathy Schwetke – a Wreath Presenter. Doug Hall – SAR Chapter drummer. Brett Osborn – a member of the color guard. Ed Ellis – captain of the VFW Honor Guard.
In addition to the above participants, other members of KWVA Chapter 313 who attended were:
Narce Caliva, Marshal DeHaven, Lew Ewing, Gary Fletcher, Jack Keep, Josh Morimoto, and Ron Wenger.
Members of the SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) which include several KWVA Chapter 313 members also participated in recognizing the Vietnam War Veterans.
SAR Chapter Drummer and KWVA Chapter 313
Secretary Doug Hall
We wish to thank all of our KWVA members who attended the ceremony, and once again we were pleased to be able to Honor our Vietnam War Brothers.