[PGR_PA_r9] Fwd: *IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - VIETNAM COMMEMORATION HAS BEEN POSTPONED!

[STATE CAPTAIN]

All,
  Please see below for cancellation of the Vietnam War Commemoration at the
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.

*Respectfully,ⓋTimmaye!!!*
Timothy N Smith
Master Sergeant, United States Air Force (Retired)
State Captain
Senior Ride Captain, Region 10
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Director National Cemetery of the Alleghienes
Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 3:31 PM
Subject: *IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ - VIETNAM COMMEMORATION HAS BEEN
POSTPONED!

All –



The Coronavirus continues to impact more communities around the country and
the world.  Public health officials are warning the public, especially
those that are sick or vulnerable based on age and/or a pre-existing health
condition, to practice social distancing and avoid large group activities.
To that end Cemetery Operations is providing guidance for immediate
postponement regarding public gatherings and ceremonies at the National
Cemetery (now through April 15, 2020).

Therefore, due to the guidance I received, the Vietnam Commemoration
Ceremony will be postponed indefinitely.  VA’s National Veterans Outreach
Office will provide further guidance on rescheduling once the COVID19
situation is over.



This will not affect interment services and we will continue to schedule
military honors to our veterans.



Please get the word out to all your brothers and sisters to let them know
of the postponement of the Vietnam Veteran Recognition Ceremony



Please accept my sincere apologies for the postponement.  As soon as I know
more, I will pass it on to you all.



Please let me know if you have any questions.



Take care, God Bless you all and stay safe!



Ed



Respectfully,



*Edward A. Hajduk*

Director

National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

1158 Morgan Road

Bridgeville, PA. 15017

Office:  724-746-4363 <edward.hajduk at va.gov>
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