Governor
and Veterans Commission to Host Veterans Welcome Home Day Events
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Gordon and
the Wyoming Veterans Commission have announced three celebrations around the
state for “Wyoming Veterans Welcome Home Day” on Saturday, March 26.
During the 61st Legislative Session in 2011, the day of welcoming was codified in state law
for March 30 of each year. This coincides with the date U.S. combat troops
would have set foot on Wyoming soil after returning home from the Vietnam War
in 1973.
All Wyoming Veterans, especially those from the
Korean War, Vietnam War, and other Veterans who were not properly thanked upon
their return home, are invited to attend and receive the welcome and thanks of
a grateful state. Military, surviving spouses of Veterans, and family members
are also welcome to attend.
The first ceremony begins at 8:30 am in Green
River at American Legion Post 28, 38 North Center St.
A ceremony takes place at 11:30 am in Worland at
American Legion Post 44, 129 S. 7th St.
The final ceremony of the day will commence at 3
pm in Gillette at the Campbell County Senior Center located at 701 Stocktrail
Ave.
The ceremonies will include remarks by Governor
Mark Gordon, Maj. Gen. Greg Porter, the Adjutant General of Wyoming and
Veterans Commission Chairman Jake Jacobs, local officials and Veterans.
Receiving lines will be formed so Wyoming residents can join the effort to
thank our Veterans.
Wyoming communities are also encouraged to host
their own celebrations to honor Wyoming Veterans who may not have been thanked
for their service or welcomed home.
For additional information, contact the Wyoming
Veterans Commission at (307) 777-8151.
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