The veterans who fought in the Korean War came home to a world that largely didn’t even know that American servicemen were dying in a foreign land. Many veterans who returned home from the Vietnam War returned home to a country that was at war with its self, and too often with the men and women who served their country in the far off land.

Several months ago my family and I decided to recognize the sacrifices that the veterans of these two wars made for their country in what one could say was a Welcome Home party. It only made sense since we have always been supporters of this country’s veterans, including our family taking part in a fund raising effort to raise money for veterans who served in World War II to visit the newly unveiled monument to that war in Washington D.C. The Elks Lodge in Derby and VFW Post 798 in Newport joined us in the Korean/Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Day.

The recognition day was a huge success. Veterans, their families, and the members of the community came from near and far to take part in the event. It was a time for recognition, celebration, and a time to heal. Instead of writing about the event, I have decided to share it in photos.

Thank You to Everybody Who Helped this Event Become Reality