FEBRUARY 15, 2024:
27 Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans received a commemorative lapel pin and thanks for their service during a ceremony yesterday afternoon (Feb. 14, 2024) at the American Legion Cabin in Pierre.
South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, who presented the pins, said the recognition of their service for their country is long overdue. The pinning ceremonies recognize, honor and thank South Dakota’s Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans and their families for their service, valor and sacrifice. Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
Those wanting more information should contact Rounds’ Pierre office at 605-224-1450 for more details.
Those receiving a pin were:
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Dale Bertsch
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John Cole
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John Ellefson
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Jerry Gooding
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David Gunderson
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Karen Helke
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Robert Kean
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Tom LeFaive
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Michael Maskovich
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Mark Rees
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John Richardson
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Darrel Salonen
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Don Sandal
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Aaron Swan
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John Wellhouse
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Les Wulf
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Jim Goodman
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Barry Dufour
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Dwane Russell
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Al Weatherbee
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Ken Newling
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Uncle Matt
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Gene Wieczorek
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Ronald Tedrow
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Milton Morris
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Lowell Glanzman
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Neile Linderman
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FEBRUARY 13, 204:
South Dakota U.S. Senator Mike Rounds will be hosting a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Ceremony in Pierre tomorrow (Feb. 14, 2024) at 3pm CT at the American Legion Cabin (520 South Pierre Street).
The pinning ceremonies recognize, honor and thank South Dakota’s Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans for their service, valor and sacrifice. Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
If you or someone you know is a Vietnam or Vietnam-era veteran, Rounds welcomes attendance at the ceremony. Those wanting more information should contact Rounds’ Pierre office at 605-224-1450 for more details.
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