Vietnam Veterans Honored in Newark Ceremony

Various ceremonies across the U.S. honored veterans on Veterans Day, highlighting the contributions of soldiers from different wars. In Norcross, Vietnamese-American veterans were celebrated for their service alongside U.S. troops during the Vietnam War, with seniors receiving essential medical equipment as part of the event. St. Viator Elementary School held a flag ceremony in honor of alumnus Cpl. Charles 'Chip' Kefer Jr., a Vietnam casualty, emphasizing the importance of remembrance for the younger generation. At the National World War II Memorial, veterans were recognized with commemorative coins and a wreath-laying ceremony. In Newark, four Vietnam veterans received overdue honors with restored gravesites and a new plaque, part of a larger effort by the Belleville Historical Society to recognize local servicemen. This initiative aims to ensure dignity for those who sacrificed their lives and to uncover the stories of all 220 men from Essex County who died in the Vietnam War by 2025.