VOL. 2/ISSUE 28
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THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014
Vets flock from far and wide to gather at Brevard reunion Mary Kemper staff writer
mkemper@veteranvoiceweekly.com
Mitch Kloorfain/chief photographer U.S. Navy Blue Angles crew chief Bill Asbury signed autographs for the aerobatic flight team’s fan base at the Vero Beach Air Show Saturday, May, 10 in Vero Beach.
It was a weekend for meeting up with old friends, enjoying good food and music — but most importantly, paying tribute to fellow veterans. Tens of thousands attended the Florida Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard Reunion in Melbourne’s Wickham Park through Sunday, May 4, a gathering that marked its 27th year. Though the opening ceremony took place on Saturday, May 3, events began on April 27 when the Traveling Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall was emplaced on the park grounds. On April 28, the presentation of wreaths was made, and the opening ceremony for the Wall was conducted. Live music and a wide assortment of vendors filled the days until Saturday’s opening ceremony, which included a Massing of the Colors.
See REUNION page 2