Chapter 791 Recognizes 22 Fallen Soldiers

“It is a healing moment for the names that are written on the wall. It is a healing moment for the families that lost their loved ones. It is a healing moment for the ones who came back with disabilities — both physical and mental. It is a healing moment for the ones that suffered from Agent Orange and still suffer to this day. It is also a healing moment for those during that troubled time in our history that protested the war, but who helped bring about the end. It is a healing moment for all of us,” he said.

“It’s never too late in life to say ‘thank you’ or [offer] an apology,” added Pennsylvania state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff. “So to all those Vietnam veterans and family members that we never properly acknowledged, respected or said ‘thank you’ to, I apologize, and I would also like to say ‘Thank you for your service.’”