SAR COMMEMORATES NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

​On Sunday March 27, the Fairfax Resolves, Sergeant Major John Champe and Colonel William Grayson Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution honored the men and women who served and sacrificed during the now second longest conflict in United States history.  The event was held at the Fairfax County Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, at the Historic Fairfax Courthouse.  The commemoration honored the nine million veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed forces from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.  This includes 2.7 million U.S. service members who served in Vietnam, 58,000 who paid the ultimate sacrifice, 304,000 who were wounded and 1,253 still missing in action. 
Those present paid homage not only to those who gave their lives but to their comrades present.  Compatriots Larry McKinley, Mike Weyler, Ross Schwalm, James Cordes and Jack Sweeney spoke of their own, the experiences of others that served, and the lessons learned because of that war.  We are forever indebted all our Vietnam veterans.  

​Standing by their chapter (L to R) wreaths are Ross Schwalm, President Col William Grayson Chapter; Frederick Barth, President of the George Mason Chapter; Barry Schwoerer, SMG John Champe II Chapter, Mike Weyler, Governor Virginia Order of the Founders and Patriots of American, David Huxsoll, President Fairfax Resolves Chapter and W. Forrest Crain, master of ceremonies.