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The South Carolina Combat Veterans Group Honored Vietnam Vets at Columbia, SC
Episode 3276 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group event that honored Vietnam Vets at Columbia, SC. The featured story is titled: “We haven’t forgotten those guys”: Midlands continues to remember Vietnam War veterans.The story appeared on the WACH Fox 57 website and was submitted by Michael White.
White reported that: For more than two decades, the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group has carried on a powerful tradition of remembrance, honor, and pride for the men who served during the Vietnam War. Their annual Vietnam Survival and Remembrance Day is far more than a ceremony — it is a tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of the Vietnam Veteran generation.
The morning began with a police-escorted motorcycle convoy departing from the Dorn VA Medical Center and traveling through Columbia, South Carolina. Veterans, families, supporters, and community members joined together to honor the more than 58,000 Americans who lost their lives in Vietnam, including over 900 South Carolinians whose names are engraved on the Vietnam Memorial in Columbia.
The ceremony highlighted the deep bonds shared by Vietnam veterans, many of whom still carry the memories of friends who never made it home. Yellow roses were presented in honor of the fallen, families received heartfelt tributes, and the haunting sound of taps reminded everyone of the heavy price paid for freedom.
What makes the Vietnam Veteran generation truly remarkable is their resilience. Many returned home to a country that offered little appreciation or recognition for their service. Yet despite that painful reception, they continued to serve their communities, support one another, and preserve the memory of those who sacrificed everything.
This event stands as a moving reminder that the Vietnam Veteran generation represents courage, loyalty, brotherhood, and an unbreakable commitment to America.
Listen to Episode 3276 and discover more about the South Carolina Combat Veterans Group event to honored Vietnam Vets at Columbia, SC.
