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The Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Burns Chapter 1059 in Clay County dedicated the TAPS Monument in 2017 to honor the 66 Clay County veterans who lost their lives during combat dating back to the Civil War. Eighteen are Vietnam War veterans.
News4Jax spoke with a local Vietnam veteran, 71-year-old David Treffinger, who said it wasn’t until he became more active with the Clay County chapter that he was able to look back and commemorate.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Treffinger said that for him, it’s recognition -- a welcome home ceremony. Last month was his
The Vietnam Veterans of America Col. William G. Burns Chapter 1059 in Clay County dedicated the TAPS Monument in 2017 to honor the 66 Clay County veterans who lost their lives during combat dating back to the Civil War. Eighteen are Vietnam War veterans.
News4Jax spoke with a local Vietnam veteran, 71-year-old David Treffinger, who said it wasn’t until he became more active with the Clay County chapter that he was able to look back and commemorate.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29. Treffinger said that for him, it’s recognition -- a welcome home ceremony. Last month was his