Iowa honors Vietnam veterans with recognition day

Iowa veteran credited with ending the Vietnam War 50 years ago shares his story

DES MOINES, Iowa -- This year marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. On Wednesday, Iowans came together for the annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day. They gathered at the Iowa Vietnam War Memorial on the State Capitol grounds where the names of 868 Iowans who died in service are listed for all to remember. A decorated helicopter pilot who is credited with "ending" the war in Vietnam shared his story. “This is very emotional for me. …

Iowa honors Vietnam veterans with recognition day

Iowa commemorates Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day with a proclamation signing at the Iowa Vietnam Memorial Wall, acknowledging the service of over 115,000 Iowans.

Honored at last: Del City memorializes fallen

Several veterans attended Saturday’s ceremony to dedicate a new Wall of Honor at Del City High School’s Robert Kalsu Stadium. photo by Katrina Crumbacher By Katrina Crumbacher Midwest City Beacon Seven Del City High School alumni killed in action during the Vietnam War are now commemorated on the Robert Kalsu Stadium’s new Wall of Honor. The seven men are as follows: U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Tom Burton (Class of 1962), Lance Cpls. Jimmy Mullins…