28 November, 2016
Greetings to Hopkinton Veterans. You are invited to share breakfast on 2 December 2016, with your comrades. Our speaker will be Steve Petak, the Milford VFW Commander and the chairman of "Viet Nam the 50th Massachusetts Inc.". Steve was one of the organizers who recently hosted a gala event at the Worcester DCU Center, which honored veterans who served on active duty during the Viet Nam era. Viet Nam era veterans received a long overdue "Welcome home" and were honored with a DOD-approved lapel pin (see attachment). The same lapel pin is available for you and other Hopkinton veterans.
All Hopkinton Vets are encouraged to attend the Vets Breakfast on 2 December 2016, at 0900 hours at the Senior Center. Mr. Petak will explain the history supporting your lapel pin, and in dignified presentation provide each qualified veteran a pin.
If you served on active duty, anywhere in the world, from 1 November 1955, to 15 May 1975, you deserve to have the DOD lapel pin. The intent is to create a lasting momento of our nation's thanks for your service, commitment, and sacrifice in the defense of freedom.
Enjoy a good time with your comrades on 2 December 2016. See you at the Senior Center breakfast. Thank you for your service.
