The Vietnam War Veterans Day event at Fishers City Hall had to be delayed a few minutes because people were still circling the area trying to find a parking spot.  That’s how many people were in attendance for the commemoration of the sacrifice made by military veterans of that controversial Asian conflict.

Fishers Armed Services Commission Chair El Ahlwardt was the MC and became emotional as he reflected on how Vietnam Veterans were treated upon their return home.  Many were told not to wear their military uniforms in public once back in the States.

The featured speaker was Jill Fewell, the Executive Director of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans, and also serves as President of the Indiana Gold Star Families.  She wrote a book, A Time To Honor, featuring personal stories of Vietnam veterans living in Indiana.

Ms. Fewell, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and State Senator Kyle Walker handed out pins to the Vietnam vets in attendance.

Find out more about the annual national Vietnam War commemoration at this link.