AAP General News (Australia)
08-16-2009
SA: Families and friends mark Vietnam Veterans' Day
ADELAIDE, Aug 16 AAP - Family and friends of Vietnam Veterans have marched through
Adelaide to remember Australia's longest and most controversial war.
State veterans' affairs minister Michael Atkinson said it was an important day, with
more than 500 Australians killed in Vietnam between 1963 and 1971.
"Vietnam Veterans' Day is a time for all veterans to get together with their families
and friends to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who have died
since," Mr Atkinson said in a statement.
Sunday's events began with a Gunfire Breakfast at the Torrens Parade Ground, followed
by a march through the city and a memorial service at the Vietnam War Memorial.
A concert will be held at the parade grounds on Sunday afternoon.
Mr Atkinson said this year's event was even more important given the recent discovery
of the remains of the final two missing Australian Defence Force personnel lost during
the Vietnam War, flying officer Michael Herbert and pilot officer Robert Carver.
"Michael Herbert and Robert Carver will be in the thoughts of all those present on
Sunday," he said.
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