Local veterans took matters into their own hands Saturday, March 28, hosting a ceremony to honor those who served during the Vietnam War.
The event comes after frustration from veterans last month who criticized the city’s original helicopter dedication ceremony, saying it failed to properly honor those who served.
The event included a guest speaker, a Vietnamese escapee who expressed gratitude to U.S. veterans, along with a roll call of Coastal Bend fallen heroes and a display of their photos. It also featured a recognition of Vietnam veterans in attendance…