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Join individual members from various veteran organizations for a short program in Chicago’s’ Kennedy Park, remembering and honoring Americas’ Forgotten, a prelude to both next year’s 65th Anniversary. Saturday, July 22, 2017 @ 10:30 am at Kennedy Park, 11320 S. Western Ave.,Chicago, IL. 60643.

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The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), Brookfield Zoo, and The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host The VIETNAM WAR 50TH COMMEMORATION ceremony on Thursday, September 7, 2017; and invites all eligible veterans to complete the enclosed application and return to Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs office no later than Friday, August 25, 2017.

ELIGIBILITY: Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the Vietnam War period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The Lapel Pin, its shortened moniker, is used to help listeners and/or readers understand the weight of importance and symbolism represented in each element of this “lasting memento of the nation’s gratitude” presented to all Vietnam veterans.

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration

50th Commemoration of the Vietnam War

Thursday, September 7th, 2017

Application is due to Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs by

August 25, 2017 11:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/

Brookfield Zoo in the Swan Pavilion

The Pavilions at Brookfield Zoo are located near the North Gate entrance

8400 31st Street (1st Avenue & 31st Street) | Brookfield, Illinois 60513

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs requests the honor of all veterans’ who served during the Vietnam War (from 11/1/1955 through 5/15/1975) participation at The 50TH COMMEMORATION OF THE VIETNAM WAR ceremony, which will be held at Brookfield Zoos’ Swan Pavilion. The Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 7, beginning at 11:00 A.M. until 1:30 P.M. The purpose of this program is to recognize, thank and honor United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War. Vietnam Veterans participating in the 50th Commemoration ceremony will be recognized with one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, Presidential Proclamation (2012), Certificate of Appreciation, and Resolution from the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Any Vietnam Era veterans interested in participating must submit the attached application. The commemoration aims 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.

Chicago Honors America’s Veterans

The ceremony will take place in front of the Doughboy statue. The program will culminate with a wreath laying ceremony at the Doughboy, a 21-gun salute, “Taps” and the “Armed Forces Medley.”

Soldier Field was named as such at the request of the Gold Star Mothers to honor the men lost in World War I. The Doughboy statue, originally placed in Garfield Park, was restored and installed in Soldier Field as part of the stadium renovation. Doughboy is an informal term for a member of the United States Army of Marine Corps, especially members of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.

Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor living veterans who have served honorably in the military in wartime and peacetime. Originally known as Armistice Day and so declared by President Woodrow Wilson, it was created to mark the signing of the Armistice which ended World War I. Following World War II, it was declared a day to honor all veterans and in 1954, renamed Veterans Day by Congress.

FREE parking is available at the Waldron Parking Deck; exit at 18th Street from Lake Shore Drive.

PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2017

SOLDIER FIELD 1410 SOUTH MUSEUM CAMPUS DRIVE, GATE O CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60605
Coffee and Pastries 9:30 am to 10:00 am
Ceremony 10:00 am to 11:00 am

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE PARKING FOR EVENT
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Alderman James Balcer (Retired), 11th Ward
GUEST SPEAKERS: The Honorable Edward Burke, 14th Ward Alderman and Chairman of City Council’s Committee on Finance Army Major General James Mukoyama (Retired), former Commander 70th Training Division
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Navy Admiral Cecil Haney (Retired), former Pacific Fleet Commander and U.S. Strategic Command Commander
MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT: United States Navy Band, Great Lakes Aleece Baker, USO of Illinois Tom Day, Bugles Across America
COLOR GUARD AND RIFLE TEAM: Navy Junior ROTC Cadets, Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy 2nd, 24th Marines

RSVP: Friday, December 1, 2017 jgray@chicagonavymemorial.org For questions, please contact Jeffrey S. Gray at (773) 679-7835

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VA Medical Center to Host Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

The Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System (JBVHCS) and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) are collaborating to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration.

When:  Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

   820 S. Damen Ave. (Kizer Conference Center | 2^nd Floor, Damen Bldg).

       Chicago, IL 60612

Join JBVHCS and IDVA on January 18, 2018 as we honor our heroes!

Each Vietnam Veteran will receive the Commemoration Pin during the ceremony.

Eligibility: Living United States Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 (regardless of location) are eligible to receive one lapel pin.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VAChicago/events

       Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

For any questions, please contact us at: chspao@va.gov

Join Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System, VBA Chicago Regional Office and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery as we recognize and thank Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifices.

Thursday, March 29, 2018  11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Jesse Brown VA Medical Center | 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL. 60612

Kizer Conference Center | 2nd Fl. Damen Bldg.

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Share a moment of Remembrance to ALL those that served during the KOREAN WAR 66 years ago
Please join this Invite to: End of the KOREAN War of July 1953 event

On Sat. July 27, 2019 in Chicago Kennedy Park located at 11320 S. Western Ave.

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