Vietnam Era veterans to be honored

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A Vietnam Era Commemoration Ceremony will be held in July to honor local veterans.
The ceremony, hosted by the City of St. Joseph, AUSA Henry Leavenworth Chapter and the St. Joseph Community Alliance, will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 14 at Word of Life Church, 3902 Riverside Rd.
The event will honor veterans who served between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975. Those honored will receive a commemorative pin and certificate.
In order to register a veteran for the ceremony, visit stjosephmo.gov, call 816-271-4680 or email kgarton@stjosephmo.gov.