DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1029 Host Memorial Day ceremony

  • A large crowd attended the Memorial Day ceremonies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
    A large crowd attended the Memorial Day ceremonies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
  • Veterans perform the 21 Gun Salute.
    Veterans perform the 21 Gun Salute.
  • Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Ret. Richard Gillian speaks to the crowd.
    Guest Speaker Lt. Col. Ret. Richard Gillian speaks to the crowd.
On May 29, at 10:30 a.m., DeWitt County Vietnam Veterans Chapter #1029 hosted the Memorial Day ceremony in Yorktown at the VVA Memorial Helicopter site. This event to honor the fallen service members from Yorkotwn, continues to grow in attendance annually. The five branches of the armed services recognized were the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy. The color guard presented our…

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