Vietnam veterans honored at Lansing event

Information provided by NSDAR, Lansing Chapter

Vietnam veterans were honored and received a special pin to recognize their service during a Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony. The pin was a lasting memento symbolizing the nation’s gratitude and appreciation.

The April 11 ceremony was held in Vietnam Memorial Park in Lansing. It was well attended and many family members and friends of the veterans were present.

The Pvt. Ephraim Wheaton Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) in partnership with the Lansing Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) organized the event.

State Sen. Ed McBroom of District 38 was the keynote speaker and led the singing of the national anthem. Kelly VanWormer, state regent for Michigan Daughters of the American Revolution and Joe Williams, vice president of the Michigan Sons of the American Revolution, participated in the ceremony. In addition, Boy Scout Troop 111 of Lansing presented the colors.

During the ceremony, Ross Baker received The Enduring Warrior Award. Baker entered the Army in 1970 and served as a medic during the Vietnam era at Walter Reed Hospital. His experience as a medic led him to pursue a career in nursing in the Lansing area.

Any living service members who served on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive the pin. Surviving spouses also are eligible.

For more information, see the Lansing Chapter NSDAR website at lansing.michdar.net or
facebook.com/LansingChapterNSDAR/.

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration Ceremony in Lansing on April 11, from left, Camille Subject, regent, Lansing Chapter, NSDAR; Ross Baker, recipient of The Enduring Warrior Award; and Bob Craig, president, SAR Pvt. Ephraim Wheaton Chapter. Photo provided by NSDAR, Lansing Chapter