Vietnam War veterans honored at Georgetown VFW post

  • Phil Clark eats a meal of fried fish at the VFW on March 29.
    Phil Clark eats a meal of fried fish at the VFW on March 29.
  • VFW Post Judge Advocate John McCleskey speaks on the sacrifice made by veterans of the Vietnam War.
    VFW Post Judge Advocate John McCleskey speaks on the sacrifice made by veterans of the Vietnam War.
  • Frank Espinosa Jr., (left), Jutta Hedges (front right) and Jim Hedges (back right) sit at a table together for the National Vietnam War Veterans Day fish fry March 29.
    Frank Espinosa Jr., (left), Jutta Hedges (front right) and Jim Hedges (back right) sit at a table together for the National Vietnam War Veterans Day fish fry March 29.
  • David and Brenda Lambert visited the VFW from Salado to enjoy a meal.
    David and Brenda Lambert visited the VFW from Salado to enjoy a meal.
  • Quartermaster Jim Holden cuts the first slice of a cake March 29.
    Quartermaster Jim Holden cuts the first slice of a cake March 29.
In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Ben D. Snowden VFW Post 8587 in Georgetown offered all Vietnam veterans a free meal Friday, March 29. Fried fish, chicken, traditional sides and iced tea were served.  VFW post members, including Judge Advocate John McCleskey, also gave a 30-minute presentation about Vietnam veterans and experiences. A commemorative cake was served.  Mr…

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