Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans

Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans

From The VFW National Home For Children

On March 29, the VFW National Home for Children stands with the entire nation in commemorating Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. From the Presidential Proclamation: Our veterans answered our country's call and served with honor, and on March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Yet, in one of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected - to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again.

Today, we reaffirm one of our most fundamental obligations: to show all who have worn the uniform of the United States the respect and dignity they deserve, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us. Half a century after those helicopters swept off the ground and into the annals of history, we pay tribute to the fallen, the missing, the wounded, the millions who served, and the millions more who awaited their return. Our Nation stands stronger for their service, and on Vietnam Veterans Day, we honor their proud legacy with our deepest gratitude.

Should they need us, the National Home stands ready to serve the families of our nation's Vietnam veterans, whether through our nationwide Military and Veteran Family Helpline at 800-313-4200, or by welcoming them to our campus community, where they can benefit from programs and services like case management, child care, youth programs, parenting classes and other programs.

Honoring These Veterans

From Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 3513, Arizona

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, a poignant reminder of the Vietnam War's profound impact on our nation and its veterans. Many brave men and women served with honor, yet upon their return, they were met with challenges that left deep scars, both seen and unseen. It is time to finally give them the welcome home they so richly deserve, celebrating their sacrifices and resilience half a century later.

As we gather to honor the memory of those who served - and those who never returned-we invite our community to join us in this momentous occasion, fostering camaraderie and support for our veterans and their families who have endured so much, including the struggles of PTSD that many faced long before it was understood. Stay tuned for exciting details about this grand celebration during all of April 2025; it's an event you won't want to miss as we come together to express our gratitude and respect for their unwavering dedication to our American values, even though it's 50 years too late!

Those joining us are expected to be American Legion posts, Boy Scouts troops, some ROTC units, and all interested members of the community. For more information, please contact VFW Post 3513 at (480) 941-9849 and watch for more news on social-media platforms.

The Toasts

7 p.m.: "To those who went, to those who are there still, to those who have returned, to those who never will."

Mission 22: "To those who died today: We honor you and wish you peace."