![[L-R] Gene Glasco, Vietnam Veteran and Founder of Arcadia Vietnam Veteran War Monument; Vietnam Veterans Bobby Acosta, Dean Bowman, Dennis Bookings, Hank August and Arcadia Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Rob DiGioia. – Courtesy Photo](https://heysocal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Arcadia-Elks-Lodge-500x375.jpg)
Following in the footsteps of commemorations honoring military service in World War II and Korea, this multi-year commemoration, instituted by the United States government under the auspices of the Department of Defense, aims to thank and honor 7.2 million living Vietnam veterans and the families of all 9 million who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.
As an official commemorative partner, the Arcadia Elks Lodge has jointed more than 8,000 organizations across the country that have committed to plan and host at least two events or activities each year over a three-year period to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families.
The Arcadia Elks Lodge encourages other organizations interested in becoming a commemorative partner to visit www.vietnamwar50th.com for more information, as well as a calendar of upcoming events and news of past events.
