McAllen To Host Operation Welcome Home For Vietnam Veterans
Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 11:25PM 
On April 9, 2011, all of the five-county communities of South Texas (Zapata, Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy) are invited to meet at the McAllen Convention Center to welcome home our Vietnam War era Veterans. The Vietnam era Veterans of South Texas were not given the welcome home acknowledgement that they justly deserved. The intention is to recognize the sacrifices many made during the Vietnam War. This event is intended to recognize all Vietnam War era Veterans in South Texas and honor the many that were killed-in-action and missing-in-action. Prisoners-of-war and those wounded while fighting for our country will also be honored. There is a special tribute planned for other veterans as well.
LZ:RGV program themes are derived from three main components: proclamation, education and celebration. This living memorial offers everyone the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our Vietnam War era Veterans’ achievements.
In addition to several regional veteran resources and services, other activities include a locally-produced play from the Pharr Literacy Project on the South Texas Vietnam War experience called "Pat and Lyndon," poetry readings, photography, videos, the traveling Vietnam War “Healing” Memorial, a military vehicle exhibit, and a special Vietnam era music tribute featuring recording artists Carlos Guzman, Freddy Martinez, Sunny Ozuna and other special guests.
More information is available at www.LZRGV.com.
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