The American Legion Greece Post #468 and Vietnam Veterans Chapter 20 host Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day at the American Legion Greece Post #468, 344 Dorsey Road, Greece on Saturday, May 19 from noon to 5 p.m. The event is open to the public.
The afternoon will begin with a ceremony thanking Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice and honoring P.O.W.’s/M.I.A.’s from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. A picnic will immediately follow the ceremony and speakers. There will be raffles throughout the afternoon. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 20. Tickets will be $8 in advance and $10 at the door and will include lunch, beverages, and live entertainment provided by DannyB. Sponsorships start at $100 and are still available. The event will be held rain or shine.
For details on becoming a sponsor of Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day call Dave Taylor or Ralph Presciutti at the American Legion Greece Post #468 at 585-663-2091 or Terry Hogan at 585-260-0585. Event details can also be found at www.OurVietnamVets.com. Any Vietnam Veteran wishing to submit photos from their tour in Vietnam to be included on www.OurVietnamVets.com should email them to thogan11@rochester.rr.com. For details on the American Legion Greece Post #468 visit http://www.greecepost468.com.
