ARVN SOLDIERS defend Saigon during the 1968 Tet Offensive (WIkipedia).

Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces (ARVN) will be honored at the June 11 meeting of the Westminster City Council.

The recognition ceremony will be part of the “Special Presentation” section of the city council meeting agenda and members of the public are welcome to attend. The event will include remarks from the city council, recognition of the ARVN veterans in attendance and light refreshments.

On April 10, 2024, the city council adopted a resolution to designate June 19 annually as “Veterans of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Day” to formally honor and thank all ARVN veterans who served in the Vietnam War.

RSVPs are not required. However, any ARVN veteran who would like a special certificate of recognition on the day of the event must RSVP to Linh Doan in the city manager’s office at ldoan@westminster-ca.gov by Monday, June 9 at 5 p.m.

The meeting will take place in the council chambers at 8200 Westminster Blvd. at 6 p.m. For more details about the event, call (714) 548-3178 or go to http://www.westminster-ca.gov .