UNION TOWNSHIP (Clermont County), Ohio -- This Memorial Day, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Clermont County Chapter 649 is honoring fallen soldiers who made the greatest sacrifice for our country, starting at 6 a.m. Monday.
During an eight-hour period, the names of local soldiers killed in Vietnam will be read. A field of white crosses near the helicopter memorial will bear the names of each veteran whose name is read. A memorial ceremony will then begin at 2 p.m.
I just placed a flag for one of our local Vietnam veterans. You're encourage to come up to place a flag as well. @WCPO pic.twitter.com/hVLZFyXLRX
— Ally Kraemer (@AllyKraemer) May 29, 2017
The keynote speaker for this year's event is Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-Cincinnati). The Union Township Color Guard will post the colors.
Union Township Veterans Memorial Park is located at the corner of Clough Pike and Glen Este-Withamsville Road. For more information visit the website here.
