Go to main contentsGo to main menu
Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM

MEMORIAL DAY: COLUMBUS HONORS FALLEN SOLDIERS

MEMORIAL DAY: COLUMBUS HONORS FALLEN SOLDIERS
A standing ovation was given in support of VVA 1127 members recounting their traumatic experiences at war.

Vietnam Veterans of America 1127 member Bob Lowe reads a passage he wrote to audience members highlighting the significance and importance of Memorial Day. Citizen | Abenezer Yonas

VVA 1127 members made a salute honoring their fallen comrades.

Attendees for the Memorial Day event in Columbus packed inside to continue the program after rain began to pour down.

Phyllis Yates (not pictured) created a remembrance piece for a VVA 1127 member who lost five friends and fellow soldiers in his recon unit during an incident in the Vietnam War. Citizen | Abenezer Yonas


Share
Rate

Ad
Colorado County Citizen
Ad
Ad
2 free articles left.