Welcome home Vietnam veterans

Published 4:00 am Sunday, April 3, 2016

Peter Zmitrovich, who served in Vietnam in 1969-70, is welcomed by patrons as he enters the Frank Cochran Center during Saturday’s Welcome Home ceremony.

Left: Ethan Solomon, with the Children of the VFW, folds his hands in prayer during the welcome home ceremonies for Vietnam veterans at the Frank Cochran Center.

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Right: Bradly Payne, and Payton Kamai hold their hand over their heart as they say the Pledge of Allegiance during a welcome home ceremony for Vietnam veterans at the Frank Cochran Center.

Right: Faye Gibs, with VFW Post 12124, pins a 50th anniversary pin onto Marty McCann,  who served with the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967-68.

Left: Rufus Griggs, who served in Vietnam in 1969-70, salutes the American flag during the singing of the National Anthem.

Below left: Hervey Littlefield salutes the American flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.

Below right: Gail Wilson salutes the American flag Saturday.