VFW Chapter 6401 will be the host of a Vietnam War and Era Veterans Recognition event at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at the Sunflower Room, 200 E. 3rd St., Bonner Springs, Kan.
According to VFW officials, there will be a personal public recognition of each Vietnam War and Era veteran attending the event.
Pins from the Department of Defense will be presented to each veteran.
Lt. Col. James Holley Jr. will assist with the presentation.
All veterans are welcome to attend the meeting, and the VFW post’s service officer will assist with needed paperwork to file a claim with the Veterans Administration or to get enrollment in the VA health care system.
Also available to assist will be a representative and van from the Kansas City Vet Center.
The Salvation Army will send a representative to help veterans in need. Also helping veterans will be Point Man Ministries, a Christian-based ministry.
Spiritual help also will be provided.
Retired Col. Lynn Rolf Jr., a Vietnam War veteran from Leavenworth, will be the guest speaker at the meeting.
Bonner Springs Mayor Jeff Harrington is scheduled to present a proclamation.
The public is invited to this event.