Veterans were honored during the 27th Annual Florida Vietnam and All Veterans Reunion April 28 at Wickham Park in Melbourne, Florida. The reunion features the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall.
Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Gunnels, 45th Space Wing, gave the opening prayer and thanked veterans for paving the way for him to serve.
Col. Patrick Donley, 45th Mission Support Group commander, was the opening speaker to a crowd of 400 veterans, family members, community members, and friends. He recalled a story about five security policemen who bravely fought against 600 enemy forces. The men fought for 24 minutes before succumbing to their wounds.
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