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Patriot Plaza, March 30th The Military Officers Association of Sarasota (MOAS), as a Commemorative Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, is honored to help recognize and celebrate our local Vietnam War Veterans. The 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration will take place at Patriot Plaza, Sarasota National Cemetery on the 30th of March at 10:00 AM. Rear Admiral Brian McCarthy, USN (Ret), a Vietnam veteran, with be the guest speaker and master of ceremony. Patriotic music will be sponsored by members of the Pops Orchestra, and the Alpha Company of the Vietnam Brotherhood will serve as the color guard. Across the nation, Americans continue to unite in thanking and honoring Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. More than 11 thousand local, state and national organizations have partnered with the Commemoration to assist the nation in honoring 6.4 million living Vietnam veterans and the 9 million families of those who served. The various commemorative programs thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW), or listed as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States. Additionally, the Commemoration seeks to thank and honor the families of these veterans as well. The Commemoration also would like to highlight the contributions of the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and as well as those of Federal agencies and the governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the Armed Forces. It also seeks to pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War, and to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War. A Commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin will be passed out at the conclusion of the ceremony to all that served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin. For more information please contact Scott Wuesthoff Contact Email: wwopsldr@gmail.com Contact Phone Number: 703-593-4447