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Vietnam Veterans Day Ruck/March

  • New York City Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza 55 Water St 55 Water Street New York, NY (map)

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY TRIBUTE MARCH / HONOR RUCK

Please join the SAR Flag Family as we pay tribute to our Vietnam Veterans by retracing the route of the 1985

Welcome Home Parade!

We march to honor the service and remember the lives of Vietnam Veterans and Military who died by suicide. Please stay for the Wreath Laying Ceremony After.

(Food/Drink after Ceremony)

Saturday, March 23. 2024

ROUTE: Cadman Plaza (Brooklyn) to Vietnam Veterans Plaza (Lower Manhattan) For individuals capable of marching/hiking 3.2 miles at a 20 minute mile pace ONLY. (map)

ROUTE - START LOCATION/TIME: The full, 3.2 mile march steps off at Cadman Plaza East & Tillary Street, Brooklyn, NY.

Arrive no later than 9:00am; step off is 9:15am SHARP!

We’ll march across the Brooklyn Bridge, down Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes, along Water Street, ending at Vietnam Veterans Plaza.

END LOCATION/TIME: Vietnam Veterans Plaza at 55 Water Street, New York, NY - Approximately 11:15am

(map)

-All participants in the march must be able to complete the 3.2 mile walk at a typical walking pace (20 minute mile).

-Participants are not required to carry ruck weight or backpacks

-Families are welcome, provided that all children can maintain the walking pace (on foot or otherwise)

-Military/veteran/patriotic attire encouraged!

-Please let us know if you want to carry an SAR Flag!

Please go to https://fs10.formsite.com/JhbGfT/ny4fsv3g4x/index to sign up!

**Please note: When you sign up please indicate that you will be representing the SAR Flag Family and in the form section that asks why you are participating, please enter: “I march to honor the service and remember the lives of Vietnam Veterans and Military who died by suicide..”