The Vietnam Veterans Gift Giveaway is coming to Dubois County on Tuesday, May 24 at American Legion Post 147 in Jasper, 1220 N. Newton St., from 2 to 5 p.m.
Any Indiana veteran who served during the Vietnam Era (1955-75) is eligible to receive a free gift at the Giveaway. Also eligible to receive the gift is the spouse/immediate family of a deceased veteran; Indiana residency required.
Consisting of a hardback book, documentary DVD, and bookmark, each gift will be personally presented to the recipient with deep respect and heartfelt thanks for his or her service. All presentations will be photographed.
The Gift Giveaway will be conducted by the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans organization on behalf of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Assisting with the event will be members of the Dubois County Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Any homebound Vietnam veteran unable to attend the Giveaway on May 24 may contact the Dubois County DAR to arrange for delivery and presentation of the gift following the Giveaway event. To arrange for this and for more information about the Giveaway, contact Angie McDonald, Dubois County Chapter DAR Service for Veterans Committee Chair, at 812-630-2885 or by email at angela.k.mcdonald@gmail.com.
