Goodlatte to host Vietnam Veterans Commemoration in Woodstock

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Goodlatte announced today that he will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration on Thursday, April 19, in Woodstock to honor the men and women who served our country during the Vietnam Era:

“On March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. Tragically, when they returned to the United States, these veterans, like many who returned earlier in the war, were greeted with a cold, and at times hostile, reception. Their stories remind us that most returning veterans were not even acknowledged for their sacrifice. While the United States has worked to correct this mistake over the last few decades, there is more we can all do to honor Vietnam veterans.

 “As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, I will host a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration to recognize and thank these veterans for their service and sacrifice. My staff will also be on hand to assist veterans who need help in dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies.  If you, or a veteran you know, would like to be recognized, I encourage you to register online or call my Harrisonburg office. It has been an honor to host these special commemorations around the Sixth District, and I look forward to meeting many more of the men and women who served our country at this event in Woodstock.”

 Logistics/Registration

Thursday, April 19, at 4:30PM
Registration begins at 4PM
Woodstock National Guard Armory (Click here for a map)
451 Hoover Road
Woodstock, Virginia 24450

Vietnam veterans are asked to register in advance by visiting Goodlatte.House.Gov/VietnamVeterans. For questions, or to register by phone, please call Congressman Goodlatte’s office at 540-432-2391.

Additional Information

The Vietnam Veterans Commemoration will honor veterans who served during the Vietnam Era from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. Veterans wishing to participate in the commemoration must be residents of the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. All Vietnam veterans in attendance will receive a pin to honor their service. Constituent service staff will also be on hand to assist veterans with issues they may have with the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal agencies. Family members and friends of Vietnam veterans are invited to attend; however, please understand that seating for veterans or those with disabilities will be prioritized.

Congressman Goodlatte is a participant in the United States of America Vietnam War Commemorative Partner Program. Click here to learn more about the program.