Vietnam Veterans Honored

The 50th anniversary Vietnam Veterans Recognition Program was held Saturday morning at the First Baptist Church by the John Houston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Veterans from each branch of service were recognized and given a certificate of appreciation along with a custom made lapel pin.

The Upson-Lee Naval Junior ROTC and the Boy Scouts of America also participated in the program.

A 40 foot long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. was displayed in the parking lot, 13 Upson County service men were killed in action during the Vietnam War and are listed on "The Wall."