Kilmer Invites Vietnam War Period Veterans and Community Members to Ceremonies in Belfair, Gig Harbor

February 09, 2023

MASON AND PIERCE COUNTIES, WA - Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) invited veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location to receive a Vietnam veteran lapel pin at ceremonies in Belfair and Shelton.

At each veterans pinning ceremony, Rep. Kilmer will present veterans with Vietnam veteran lapel pins, provided by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, as a lasting memento of the Nation's thanks. Members of the Belfair and Gig Harbor communities are encouraged to attend and show support for friends and neighbors who served during the Vietnam War period.

At the Belfair Ceremony, Rep. Kilmer will partner with Mason County Commissioner, District 1, Randy Neatherlin and the North Mason Fraternal Order of Eagles #4226.

At the Gig Harbor Ceremony, Rep. Kilmer will partner with the Boy Scouts of America (Troop 282), Elks Lodge No. 2560, and the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Kilmer to Host Belfair Veterans Pinning Ceremony

3:30 p.m. (doors open at 3:00 p.m.)

Fraternal Order of Eagles, 80 NE Alder Creek Ln Belfair, WA 98528

Veterans can RSVP for Rep. Kilmer's Belfair Veterans Pinning Ceremony HERE or email Katy Crabtree at [email protected].

Mediainterested in attending are asked to RSVP to Ian O'Keefe at [email protected].

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Kilmer to Host Gig Harbor Veterans Pinning Ceremony

5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.)

Elks Lodge, 9701 54th Ave Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Veterans can RSVP for Rep. Kilmer's Gig Harbor Veterans Pinning Ceremony HERE or email Katy Crabtree at [email protected].

Mediainterested in attending are asked to RSVP to Ian O'Keefe at [email protected].

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