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Nine veterans and one spouse were honored at a recognition ceremony held at the Glen Elder American Legion Post 143. Post 143 graciously allowed Desire Tobey Sears Chapter, NSDAR to host this ceremony at their post. As a member of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, our Chapter’s purpose is to recognize, thank and honor United States military veterans who served during the Vietnam War and surviving spouses.

More than 40 family, friends and community members attended the 2 p.m. ceremony. Five Chapter members assisted in leading the Pledge of Allegiance and explaining the symbolism of the Eagle, Blue Circle, Laurel Wreath, Stripes, Stars and Message that are found on the lapel pin. A surviving spouse of a Navy Seabee, a member of the Air Force, four members of the Navy and four members of the Army were presented with a NSDAR Recognition Certificate and lapel pin. They were given an opportunity to talk about their service and where they were stationed.

Chapter members are planning more ceremonies in the upcoming months. This is the first one to be held in Mitchell County. The message on the lapel pin is‚ A Grateful Nation Thanks and Honors You. We realize there are many more veterans, surviving spouses and children to be recognized. Please contact Michelle Baxa at [email protected] or Sherry Koster at [email protected] with your information and questions. Eligibility time line is Nov. 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975, regardless of location.

Desire Tobey Sears Chapter would like to thank Legion Post 143 for the use of their facilities, and the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cawker City and Guarantee State Bank and Trust for their financial assistance. Each of these have been presented a poster with information on National Vietnam Veterans Day, which is March 29.