March 21, 2025 3:30 a.m.

Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress, and Chris Boice were part of the Roseburg VA Health Care System’s second annual Vietnam Veterans of America Welcome Home Event held on Wednesday.

A county release said it included: a luncheon for Vietnam Veterans and their families, memorial and flag displays, presentation of the colors by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and much more.

Roseburg VA Executive Director Patrick Hull had opening remarks followed by a proclamation presentation by Commission Board Chair Tim Freeman.

Commissioners proclaimed Saturday, March 29th, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Douglas County. It honors with somber reflection the United States of America’s 13-year commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, which concludes this year.

A copy of the complete video presentation of the ceremony can be found on the Douglas County government Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment

To learn more about the U.S. 13-year commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, go to: www.vietnamwar50th.com