A ceremony to honor Knoxville veterans who served during Vietnam will be held on Wednesday, November 8th at 7 p.m. at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center.

Any veteran who served on active duty anywhere in the world from November 1, 1955 until May 15, 1975 is eligible to be recognized. Veterans will be presented with a special Vietnam lapel pin as well as a certificate of recognition. Post Commander for Baty Tucker Post 168 of the American Legion, Curt Froyen tells KNIA/KRLS News the recognition ceremony will also honor the surviving parents, spouses, siblings and children of the Knoxville residents who were killed in action in Vietnam. In order to be recognized during the ceremony veterans are asked to contact Curt Froyen with their name and branch of service. Froyen tells KNIA/KRLS that over 100 veterans who served in that era have contacted him and plan to attend. For more information email or call Curt Froyen at irishsciguy@hotmail.com or call 641-891-7170 with your name and branch of service.