Vietnam Veterans Day

DOUG BECKER • February 23, 2016

“Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” will be celebrated this year on March 29, the date of the final withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam. The day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 40 years ago.


From the Presidential Proclamation proclaiming this day:


 “[Vietnam} veterans answered our country’s call and served with honor, and on March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Yet, in one of the war’s most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected — to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. Today, we reaffirm one of our most fundamental obligations: to show all who have worn the uniform of the United States the respect and dignity they deserve, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us. …We pay tribute to the fallen, the missing, the wounded, the millions who served, and the millions more who awaited their return. Our Nation stands stronger for their service, and on Vietnam Veterans Day, we honor their proud legacy with our deepest gratitude.”

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Welcome Home Vets is excited to announce that it will be hosting its first annual Spring Craft Faire! We will be holding the event outside in the parking lot of the Veterans Memorial building. We would like to offer you the opportunity to reserve a space for this year’s event. The event will take place Saturday, June 4th, at the Veteran’s Memorial Building Parking Lot, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. All proceeds from the rental of the vendor space will go to Welcome Home Vets, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which is involved in supporting our veterans, as well as active-duty military, and their families. The Spring Craft Faire is going to be a wonderful community event. Our goal is to offer a balance of high quality items that attract crowds, and at the same time, allow our vendors an opportunity to make sales. We are looking for vendors selling handmade/handcrafted items such as wood carvings, floral arrangements, pottery, soap, candles, 3D printed sculptures/toys, paintings, etc. In order to ensure our mutual success please be specific in listing the items you will be selling. We will try our best to avoid duplication of similar products provided your merchandise is accurately listed on your application. If interested, please complete a Rental Agreement and send it in along with your payment to: Welcome Home Vets, Inc. PO Box 189 Grass Valley, CA 95945 Deadline is May 21st. It will be a 100% outdoor event and electricity is limited, please inquire about your need for electricity prior to submitting application. Click the link below to download and print a copy of the Rental Agreement. Craft Faire Space Rental Agreement Dee Bulanti 2022 Spring Craft Faire Coordinator (530) 277-0657
By DOUG BECKER July 12, 2021
Last year WHV teamed up with the Injured Veterans Golf Tournament as it’s sponsor. This year is on track to be the best one yet! All proceeds from the event will go toward making a special donation to a local Veteran and Welcome Home Vets. There are multiple ways to participate; you can donate, volunteer, compete, and or enjoy a gourmet dinner served at the Lake Wildwood Clubhouse. For more information on how to register or donate please click here. https://www.injuredveteranstournament.com/
By DOUG BECKER April 21, 2020
“Vietnam-era and other pre-9/11 veterans are one step closer to accessing a program designed to pay their spouses or other family support for in-home care even as rules tighten for who can enroll, as part of a highly anticipated proposed rule release from the Department of Veterans Affairs .” For more info please visit the full article posted on Military.com by clicking here .
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