Organizers of Vietnam veterans' tribute to include complete picture of era
http://fayobserver.com/articles/2011...64436?sac=Home
"Fayetteville's 10-day tribute to Vietnam veterans this fall should portray a complete picture of the era and its impact on the city - including opposition to the war, the mayor says.
The anti-war rallies on Fort Bragg's doorstep remain a difficult memory for many Vietnam veterans. But organizers of the city's first Heroes Homecoming in November want to include all the chapters in the nation's history from that time.
"It is an important part of the story we're trying to tell," Mayor Tony Chavonne said....."
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"........With the patriotic soldier and family in mind, planned activities include a Vietnam Wall traveling memorial, a wreath-laying ceremony, tributes to local Vietnam veterans and the nurses who served, and the rededication of a Vietnam War Memorial on Fort Bragg.
But as envisioned by Chavonne and other organizers, the homecoming also will include perspectives from native Vietnamese, homeless Vietnam veterans and anti-war protesters.
"We're part of that story," said Chuck Fager, director of the Quaker House......."
Somehow I just don't see the need for the group hug on this one.
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