On Sunday, August 4, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned weather permitting), a 1pm presentation by Vietnam Veteran and Author Doug Bradley, and an opportunity to meet other Vietnam veterans at what will be a memorable gathering.
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park was founded as a Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1984 and continues to honor and remember those who served in the Vietnam War and their families.
All the exhibits and speaker presentations that day will be free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided free for Vietnam veterans who RSVP before July 31.
Vietnam veterans can RSVP with one guest by contacting Theresa at The Highground at museum@thehighground.org or 715-743-4224. The itinerary is as follows:
- 10am (weather permitting): UH-1H Huey landing at The Highground;
- 10am-2pm: “Vietnam Experience” Exhibit – Carl Bogar Jr with Historic Military Impressions;
- 10am- 2pm: Static Display UH-1H Huey Helicopter – Courtesy of VVA 331;
- 11am-1pm: Vietnam Veterans Lunch is served at the Reunion – RSVP’s are necessary (Vietnam Veteran plus one guest)– please contact Theresa museum@thehighground.org 715-743-4224;
- 1pm: Presentation by Vietnam Veteran and Author Doug Bradley – “We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War”;
- 2pm: UH-1H Huey taking off from The Highground.
Sponsors of the 2024 Vietnam Veterans Reunion are:
- Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls,
- Central Wisconsin Broadcasting,
- Gary Koenigs,
- Ardell and Julie Schmidt,
- Brown’s Bar,
- Harold Schmitt,
- Thrivent,
- Patrick and Sharon Schaefer,
- And Karen Todd.
For more information about the reunion, email Theresa at museum@thehighground.org or call 715-743-4224. For more information about the reunion itinerary and The Highground, visit their website at thehighground.us or follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheHighgroundVeteransMemorial.
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