On Thursday, the 10th anniversary of the Sons of San Jose Vietnam War memorial was commemorated with a remembrance ceremony.
Veterans, city officials and community members gathered to participate in an hourlong ceremony at Guadalupe River Park’s Arena Green. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War veteran J.D. Duenas, 76, of Rocklin, center in green jacket, participates in a remembrance ceremony for San Jose residents, who lost their lives in military service during the Vietnam War, at Guadalupe River Park’s Arena Green in San Jose, Calif. on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The 13-foot-long black granite monument has etched on its surface the names of 142 men from San Jose who lost their lives in military service during the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War veteran Chuck Toeniskoetter reads the names of San Jose residents, who lost their lives in military service during the Vietnam War. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan speaks during a remembrance ceremony.
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