Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 30 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
 Colonel (Ret) Tom Denney addressing the crowd at the 2013 Vietnam Veterans of America Candle Light Vigil in Montgomery County on Sunday
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Vietnam Veterans Candle Light Vigil to Recognize Tennessee Soldiers still missing from the Vietnam War
Annual Montgomery County Candle Light Vigil honors those still missing in action from Vietnam
Clarksville, TN – The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 will be holding their Memorial Day Vigil on Sunday May 26th at 7:00pm at Veterans Plaza (350 Pageant Lane), in front of the Wiliam O. Beach Civic Hall to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975.
This year the guest speakers will include Col. Tom Denny Retired, a Vietnam Veteran; along with various city and county dignitaries. The colors will be posted by an honor guard composed of Montgomery Central High School JROTC Students.
 A Vietnam Veterans of American member carries forward the chair of one of the POW/MIA soldiers at the 2012 Candle Light Vigil
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Montgomery County Veterans Service to hold Veterans Outreach event this Friday, April 26th
April 22, 2013 |
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting a Veterans Outreach for veterans and eligible dependents and survivors from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Friday April 26th, at the William O. Beach Civic Hall in Veterans Plaza, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville. «Read the rest of this article»
The Vietnam Veterans of America remember those who have yet to return home
Annual Candle Light Vigil honors those still missing in action from Vietnam
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers as we do each year on Memorial Day. It is important not only to honor those who lived to come home, but even more importantly to remember those who did not.
This was a solemn year as there remains of two soldiers who had been missing in action had been returned, that leaves 30 from the State of Tennessee who have yet to return home. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
 A Vietnam Veterans of American member carries forward the chair of one of the POW/MIA soldiers
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The Vietnam Veterans of America remember those who have yet to return home
 A MCHS JROTC Student solemnly carries one of the chair representing a missing service member
Clarksville, TN – It is a solemn occasion when a nation gathers together to honor its soldiers, those who lived to come home, but even more importantly those who did not. No remains were returned during the previous year, that leaves 32 remaining missing POW/MIA’s from the State of Tennessee. Each one was honored in a ceremony held in front of the William O. Beach Civic Center at Veterans Plaza in Clarksville Tennessee on Sunday evening.
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 396 holds this Memorial Day Vigil each year to remember the men and women who were left behind in Vietnam when American forces left that country in 1975. The Local vigil was first held in 1989 the same year that Chapter 396 was chartered. They consider it an honored duty to call the roll each year so that these lost bothers and sisters are not forgotten. «Read the rest of this article»
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