On March 29, the E. F. Gilmore DAV of Swampscott & Lynn will be sponsoring a breakfast for all veterans who served in the Armed Forces during the Vietnam War
with a breakfast. The breakfast will be held at the Swampscott Senior Center, 200R Essex St., Swampscott (behind Swampscott High School) starting at 8:30
a.m.
March 29 is a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day United States
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same
day, Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war, according to Jeffrey Blonder, commander of the E. F. Gilmore DAV.
It is important that we recognize the sacrifice these veterans have made and thank them for their service, Blonder added.
Congressman Seth Moulton will be present to address the veterans.
The breakfast is free and veterans are encouraged to bring family members who want to celebrate with them.
Reservations can be made by calling Cmdr. Blonder at 617-967-6892 or emailing him at [email protected]
