On March 29, the Texarkana community and veterans congregated at the Vietnam/Korea Memorial downtown to mark National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
This significant day pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and uniformed services who served actively between November 1955 and May 1975. An estimated 7 million living Vietnam veterans and ten million families of those who served during the conflict are acknowledged on this occasion.
In Texarkana, organizers also aimed to extend special recognition to the women who served during the war.
“We’re here to honor them. Eight women lost their lives in the military, and 59 women civilians perished over there. They often don’t receive the recognition they deserve, yet they were there supporting us,” remarked Greg Beck, President of The Texarkana Chapter of Vietnam Veterans. “Without the invaluable contribution of nurses and others, the number of names on that memorial wall would be even greater.”
Beck highlighted that the local chapter has been observing National Vietnam War Veterans Day for the past nine years, even before it was officially recognized as a National Day of Remembrance, demonstrating their enduring commitment to honoring the sacrifices made during the conflict.
