(Jan. 28, 2016) On Jan. 31, 2008, the 40th anniversary of the TET Offensive of the Vietnam War was recognized and those who fought in this victory were honored. The TET 40 wreath, made by Rosie Garlitz, was placed at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial in Ocean Pines.
Each year since then a wreath has been place at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial on Jan. 31. This year, the TET 48 wreath will be placed at noon at the memorial recognizing the 48th anniversary and to honor those who fought in the TET Offensive of 1968.
In addition, a moment will be taken for those who did not return from this victory. The past seven years, in good weather or bad, the program went on and the same will apply for this year’s program. Sunday, Jan. 31 marks the 48th anniversary of this victory of the Vietnam War. Vietnam veterans of Worcester County and the surrounding areas are invited to participate in TET 48 at the Worcester County Veterans Memorial at noon. Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Ocean City Chapter #1091 will be attending and participating in the program.
Synepuxent Post #166 and the Ocean City Chapter #1091 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will host a reception at Post #166 American Legion at 2308 Philadelphia Ave. in Ocean City. All Vietnam Era veterans and supporters are welcome to attend following this year’s program for lunch.
For more information, contact Sarge Garlitz, commander Synepuxent Post #166 American Legion Ocean City, at commander166@msn.com.