Vietnam veterans honored in Norwich
April 24, 2021 12:00 am
• Last Updated: April 25, 2021 10:21 pm
From right, veterans Richard Blackburn Jr. of Norwich, Jack Casey of Groton and Bob Dulin of Uncasville salute during the national anthem Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the annual commemoration of Vietnam veterans on the Chelsea Parade green in Norwich. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Norwich — The annual Vietnam veterans commemoration ceremony was held Saturday at the Chelsea Parade green.
The ceremony was hosted by the Norwich Area Veterans Council and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 270. It included speakers and a moment of silence for those who went missing in action.
Steven Carter, a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America color guard, talks to members of the Navy Silver Dolphins Honor Guard about the changes in the military since he served in the Navy, 1969-1973, and Army National Guard, 1977-1993, before the annual commemoration of Vietnam veterans Saturday, April 24, 2021, on the Chelsea Parade green in Norwich. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 270 color guard during a moment of remembrance for the missing in action during the annual commemoration of Vietnam veterans Saturday, April 24, 2021, on the Chelsea Parade green in Norwich. (Dana Jensen/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
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