National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Celebrated at the Brainerd VFW since 2022
Welcome back to the World from Vietnam
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Join us on Wednesday, March 31, 2027, for the 6th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration at the Brainerd VFW.
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April 15, 2026
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March 27, 2026: Some 115 attended the 5th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration at the Brainerd VFW. There was a free meal for all Vietnam veterans, member or not, along with their significant others. Thanks to the Captain Robert Orr Daughters of the American Revolution for serving the food, which was prepared by VFW member Darnell King and his wife Renate. They also provided and serving apple pie and ice cream. Now that's American! Three group photos of Vietnam veterans were taken because of available space. Lakeland Television (Channels 9 and 22) was there to do a news story about the event. Brainerd VFW Auxiliary member Sue Sterling interviewed veterans for an article she is writing for the Brainerd Dispatch newspaper.
Members of the Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution served dinner, then provided and served apple pie and ice cream.
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Brainerd VFW Chaplain Rios gave a talk, and prayer for those who did not return. Then Marty Judd played Taps. |
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Lakeland TV story on Vietnan Veterans Day.
A was good way for Vietnam veterans to share their experiences with those who have been there and done that. Veterans are encouraged to bring memorabilia. This gathering has enjoyed very good reviews and participation. It was a full house this time.
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March 25, 2026: Brainerd VFW members Buford Johnson and Mark persons were interviewed on the WJJY Radio Community Focus program about Vietnam Veterans Day. Similar interviews were conducted on six other radio stations in the area.
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Interviewer Eric Kunstleben.
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Vietnam Veteran Buford Johnson.
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Vietnam veteran Mark Persons.
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Truth and Myths About the Vietnam War, a 47-minute documentary.
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A Gi's Companion; Armed Forces Vietnam Network radio documentary. https://rockradioscrapbook.ca/afvn.html
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March 29th is the National Vietnam War Veterans Day. April 29, 1975, was the official end of the Vietnam War Welcome back to the world/CONUS (Continental United States) |
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Vietnam Veterans in Brainerd VFW Post 1647 leadership in 2022:
Dave Meyer, Past Post Commander and Past Senior Vice Commander, now Commander of the Brainerd Honor Guard.
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Sergeant at Arms Mike Williams
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Gambling Manager
Chuck Hanson
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Historian and Webmaster
Mark Persons
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Trustee Richard Greenwalt
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Service Officer Steve Rosnow
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Poster compliments of the Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Poster compliments of the Captain Robert Orr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Of the 58, 220 service members who died in Vietnam, six were from Brainerd. As of 2022, it was estimated that just 30% of Vietnam veterans were still alive. About 530 are dying per day.
Friday, September 24, 2021: The Fabulous Armadillos put on a concert in Brainerd titled, What's Going On? It was music of the Vietnam War era. Funding was provided by the Brainerd VFW and Crow Wing County Chapter 22 of the Disabled American Veterans. Three veterans told their stories and veterans were asked to stand up to be recognized.
Photos from Vietnam and today:
Welcome home GI.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington D.C.
Reflections of today
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The soldiers of America in Vietnam
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Friday, February 28, 2020: A three-hour program was put on at the Brainerd Public Library detailing a history of the Vietnam War. A number of Vietnam veterans attended. Lakeland Public Television Channels 9 and 22 did a story about the event. See: https://lptv.org/historian-arn-kind-brings-vietnam-war-stories-to-brainerd-public-library/
Reflections of War video
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Rest in peace
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