Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (Vietnam_Helicopter_Pilots_Associ@mail.vresp.com)
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The VHA Legacy Committee is pleased to report the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Monument Dedication Ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery on April 18th was a great success. Some 3400 attendees—VHPA members, Vietnam Veterans, Gold Star Families, active-duty servicemen, families, friends, and strong media representation—enjoyed music, brief speeches, a somber procession to the monument, and an outstanding 4-ship fly-by of USAF “Hueys.” The weather was extraordinary: clear skies and comfortable temperatures.
For those unable to attend, the VHPA Legacy Committee was able to arrange C-SPAN coverage of the amphitheater portion of the event. The event will air on Sunday, May 6th at 11am on C-SPAN3's American History TV.The news media was present at the ceremony, and below are links to some of the video/written reports:
https://www.militarytimes.com/video/2018/04/23/fallen-vietnam-pilots-crew-members-honored-with-monument-at-arlington-national-cemetery/
https://www.facebook.com/phillips.nguyen.1/videos/10211916289679585/?t=3
https://www.facebook.com/johnal.skimbo/videos/10212430405775255/?t=3
https://www.airforcetimes.com/video/2018/04/19/interview-lt-col-bruce-ianacone-vietnam-helicopter-assault-pilot/
https://www.army.mil/article/204136/helicopter_pilots_crewmembers_memorialized_in_arlington_national_cemetery
https://www.stripes.com/dedication-of-helicopter-war-memorial-at-arlington-set-for-april-1.516060
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/04/20/fallen-vietnam-pilots-crew-members-honored-with-monument-at-arlington-national-cemetery/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow
V/R,
Bob
Bob Hesselbein, Chairman
Legacy Committee
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
2100 N HWY 360, Suite 907
Grand Prairie, TX 75050-1030
608.628.9024
bobhesselbein@vhpa.org
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