FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

03-08-10 325PM

Patriots of the East Bay, represented by VFW; The American Legion; Military Families of Pleasanton, Antioch and Livermore; Blue Star Moms; Lafayette Flag Brigade; Warriors’ Watch Riders; the Livermore VA and many more, all of which have a heart for our service members and veterans, invite Vietnam veterans and their families to attend a Welcome Home and Thank You, Vietnam Veterans event Saturday, March 20 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds’ Country Plaza Area in Pleasanton.

The event features live music, guest speakers, a Huey helicopter (compliments of the Concord Vet Center) and more. Parking is free and lunch will be served. Tables along a special Memory Lane will be provided for those who desire to bring materials to show other vets.

Those planning to attend should e-mail vnvwelcomehome@yahoo.com by March 10. Include your name, the number of guests you’ll bring, and indicate if you have items to show in the Memory Lane. For more information, call Tami Jenkins at 925-784-5014 or Julie Nickels-Schau at 925-783-7881.

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