LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The city of Henderson is accepting new names to be added to its Veterans Memorial Wall on its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
This year, veterans who fought in the Korean War will also be accepted.
The following are the six categories in which veterans may be honored on the Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall:
- Korean War Veterans
- Deceased Veterans
- Vietnam Veterans
- Persian Gulf War Veterans
- Global War on Terror Veterans
- Veterans Killed in Action
The wall honors the memory of veterans who lived in Henderson before 1980, and soldiers killed in action from 1980 to the present.
The Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall currently bears more than 1,900 veterans and soldiers. The deadline to submit new names is Sept. 25.
To qualify, veterans must have been Henderson residents during a period of their service, and have documentation verifying years of service and residency.
To nominate a veteran or to find out more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.
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