Maryland took an important step in the healing process four years ago, when Governor Larry Hogan signed a bill sponsored by Senator John Astle declaring March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Some Vietnam veterans still feel the blame and hurt today. Another Vietnam veteran, Former Delegate Clarence “Tiger” Davis, who served four years in the United States Air Force, said of his homecoming, “I felt neglected.” Helping Veterans Heal One Vietnam veteran told me he took off his uniform during his return flight so that when he arrived, no one would know he was in the military. Some of our brave airmen, soldiers, navy and marines were spit on and called horrible names. As the coordinator of Gilchrist’s We Honor Veterans program, I have spoken to numerous Vietnam veterans about their experience returning home from service and feeling the brunt of the country’s disapproval of the war. This event gives veterans the heartfelt “welcome home” that many did not receive after their service. Each year on March 30, we hold a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration to honor men and women in the community who served during the Vietnam War. Gilchrist is committed to improving health care services to veterans at the end of life, as well as honoring all veterans in our community. Join Gilchrist on March 30, 2019, for our second annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration. Sara Boz, Gilchrist’s We Honor Veterans Coordinator
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