Butler VA to Honor Vietnam Veterans

Any Service member who served on active duty, regardless of location, between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, is included in the commemoration, which lasts through Veterans Day 2025.

“This commemoration gives us yet another opportunity to tell our Vietnam Veterans ‘Thank you and welcome home,’” said Sharon Coyle, Butler VA Health Care System Director. “We are truly honored to serve our Vietnam Veterans and their families here at Butler.”

The Butler VA, along with members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)-Butler Chapter will be presenting lapel pins to Vietnam Veterans on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 10am – 12pm (EST) at the main facility (353 North Duffy Road) as part of the ongoing commemoration. Lapel pins will also be available at any one of Butler VA’s Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Armstrong, Butler (Cranberry Twp.), Clarion, Lawrence and Mercer counties.

Vietnam Veterans can also call 878-271-6492 to request a pin at any time. 

About Commemorative Partner Program

The Butler VA is one of the more than 11,000 commemorative partners throughout the nation that conducts events to recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families. While Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29, events occur throughout the year. Learn more about events by visiting the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration events page. Vietnam Veterans should contact a commemorative partner to find out details on the next event or if they have lapel pins on hand to present.

The commemorative partner program includes activities and ceremonies to—

• Thank and honor Veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW), or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States; and to thank and honor the families of these Veterans.
• Highlight the service of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that supported the Armed Forces.
• Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by Americans during the Vietnam War.
• Highlight the advances in technology, science and medicine related to military research conducted during the Vietnam War.
• Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by U.S. allies during the Vietnam War.

The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and, “in conducting the commemorative program, the Secretary shall coordinate, support, and facilitate other programs and activities of the Federal Government, State and local governments, and other persons and organizations in commemoration of the Vietnam War.”

To learn more about the program visit U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration website or Facebook page.

Article adapted from  

https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/67922/vietnam-veterans-families-honored-thanked-program/.