Vietnam Veterans Day

Knoxville, TN (WDEF)- Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder announced March 29th will now be known as Vietnam Veterans Day.

The day is to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of the men and women who served during the Vietnam War.

"The people of Tennessee stand humbled and indebted to our service members who bravely served and sadly sacrificed so much," Grinder said. "We remember and recognize their courage today and always."

The State of Tennessee is a commemorative Partner with the United States Department of Defense to formally recognize Vietnam Veterans leading up to the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of troops which will be in 2023.

Grinder presented the proclamation to Rolling Thunder and Vietnam Veterans of America at a Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran event at World’s Fair Park in Knoxville Sunday afternoon.