Vietnam Veterans Reunion

There have been over 300 Vietnam Veterans at each of the last four reunions, so Veterans will have the opportunity to meet or reconnect with fellow Veterans.

This year’s reunion will feature Vietnam exhibits, lunch and a special presentation by survivors of the 1969 USS Frank E Evans collision, followed by a wreath-laying at the “Lost 74” and “Fragments” Tributes.

ITINERARY:

• Vietnam War Exhibits 10am-5pm
• The Veterans Lunch (RSVPs required before July 24th – Veterans can include one guest on their RSVP) will be served from 11:30am-1:00pm and is sponsored by Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls.
• At 1:00pm USS Frank E Evans survivors, Steve Kraus and Terry Vejr, will give a presentation on the collision of the USS Frank E Evans and the HMAS Melbourne on June 3, 1969, their personal stories of survival, and their mission to remember the 74 lost souls (73 who were never recovered) from that day during the Vietnam War. The presentation will take place in the main gallery of the Welcome Center.
• (After presentation) Wreath-laying at the Lost 74 Tribute and at Fragments Vietnam Veterans Tribute.
• In addition to the Vietnam Veterans Reunion activities, all attendees will also be able to help “welcome home” the bicycle riders of the 42nd Annual Heroes Ride as they enter The Highground at approximately 11am.

To RSVP or to become a sponsor, email Theresa at museum@thehighground.org or call 715-743-4224.

*Please check back for reunion updates. Details will be available here, highlighted on our Facebook page and provided to those who RSVP with an email address.

The Highground is grateful to Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls for sponsoring the Veterans Lunch.

Veterans are invited to help welcome home the 42nd Annual Bike Tour riders around 11am.

Founded as a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1984, The Highground continues to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War and their families.
Learn more about the “We Were There: Vietnam War” Exhibit Project

The Highground is located at W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville, WI 54456