111019 Underwood Veterans Pinning (GS)

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U.S. Marine Veteran Richard Lindberg photographs the crowd Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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Vietnam Veteran Fred Crowell talks with U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, before the start of a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Navy Veteran Ray Martin, of Wonder Lake sings along with the National Anthem Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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McHenry VFW Post 4600 Commander Dwane Lungren speaks Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speaks Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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Vietnam Veterans listen to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speak Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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Vietnam Veteran James Bell listens to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speak Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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Vietnam Veterans listen to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speak Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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A U.S. Marines jacket is hit by a ray of light from a window Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, as a video is played during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, gives Veteran Erwin Rakstad a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, puts a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on U.S. Marine John Martinez's hat Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. Martinez lives in Huntley.

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, pins a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin on Air Force Veteran Demetra Deligiannis Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Army Veteran Donald Stoops of McHenry, receives a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin from U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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Veteran Robert Wagner receives a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin from U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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U.S. Navy Veteran Ronald Guther, of Hampshire, with his service dog Trooper, watches as other Vietnam Veteran receive their Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins Sunday afternoon , Nov. 10, 2019, during a pinning ceremony to honor veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War at the McHenry VFW Post 4600. Over 200, Vietnam Veterans received a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Honor during the ceremony. In 2008, the National Defense Authorization Act established the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, highlight their service, and pay tribute to their contributions. The pinning ceremony is part of an ongoing national effort to honor all Vietnam War period veterans who served from November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975.

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McHenry VFW Post 4600 Vice Commander Ben Keefe supports his daughter, Molly, 10, as Kelly Ozyuk kisses her on the head after Molly started to cry at the end of the pinning ceremony Sunday afternoon , Nov. 10, 2019, The ceremony honored veterans from the 14th Congressional District of Illinois who served during the Vietnam War.