Schneider to Host Commemoration Ceremony for Area Vietnam War Veterans in Lake Forest

On Saturday, February 29, Congressman Brad Schneider is hosting an event to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War Era as part of the congressionally-authorized "United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration" at the American Legion McKinlock Post 264 in Lake Forest.

At the event, official Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pins and certificates will be distributed to Tenth District veterans. The commemoration items may also be presented to veterans posthumously to families on their loved one's behalf.

To register for the event, please use the online form at schneider.house.gov/vietnam or call Schneider's office at (847) 383-4870.

The Vietnam War 50th Commemoration was established by the 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. It began on May 28, 2012 and will last through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.

WHO:

Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10)

Vietnam War Era Veterans

WHAT:

Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

WHEN:

Saturday, February 29, 2020

2:00-3:30pm

WHERE:

American Legion McKinlock Post 264

801 McKinley Road, Lake Forest, IL

VETERAN RSVP:

To register for the event, please use the online form at schneider.house.gov/vietnam or call Schneider's office at (847) 383-4870.