DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Commissioners and Fort GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized Darke County Vietnam Veterans with a proclamation proclaiming March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans’ Day in Darke County.
“I have a true respect of Vietnam Veterans,” said Darke County Commissioner Marshall Combs, a US Marine Corps veteran. “I looked up to many of those gentlemen when I was a young guy looking to join the military. You paved the way for the next generation of Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors, and we appreciate you.”
“You all have our respect, love, and prayers,” said DAR Chaplain Karen Burkett. “Thank you all for what you have done and our soldiers for what they are doing.”
“I would like to thank the Darke County Commissioners and Fort GreeneVille Daughters of the American Revolution for recognizing our Darke County Vietnam veterans,” said Darke County Veterans Service Commissioner and Vietnam veteran Gaylen Blosser. “Thank you to all our Vietnam Veterans for their service to America.”
Vietnam War Veterans’ Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS, on National Vietnam War Veterans’ Day, we honor all those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and those who sacrificed, including their families and caregivers, on behalf of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of Ohio citizens answered the call to serve or nation during the Vietnam War. Of those Ohioans who served in Vietnam, approximately 3,000 lost their lives and 20,000 were wounded; and
WHEREAS, we must remember to pay tribute to the approximately 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in service to our nation, and the hundreds who are still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, nothing that we say or do can repay our Vietnam veterans for the wounds they endured, or the pain and sacrifice they continue to live with today because of their service; and
WHEREAS, we owe each of these men and women a debt of gratitude, as well as their families who endured sacrifice, separation and anguish; and
WHEREAS, the Darke County Commissioners recognize the service of the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies during the Vietnam War, and remain grateful for their courage and valor.
NOW, THEREFORE, we proclaim March 29, 2025, as Vietnam War Veterans’ Day in Darke County.
