Flags rippled in the April breeze, songs were sung, speeches made as hundreds of people solemnly observed “Black April” – the fall of the Republic of (South) Vietnam in 1975 – at […]
“Black April” tragedy observed
Black April observed Saturday
The City of Westminster will host its annual Black April event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sid Goldstein Freedom Park, 14199 All American Way. Members of the […]
“Black April” event is cancelled
Another local tradition has fallen victim to the dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The annual Black April commemoration ceremony held annually in Westminster has been cancelled. The event marks the fall […]
“Black April” events are approved
The Westminster City Council on Wednesday approved a special event permit application from Vietnam Memorial in Westminster, Inc. to hold a commemoration ceremony for the 45th anniversary of “Black April” – the […]
“Black April” events are OKd by council
In sad commemoration of the fall of the the Republic of (South) Vietnam in 1975, the Westminster City Council on Wednesday took several actions touching on events planned for the last week […]
“Black April” plans on council agenda
Two items related to “Black April” observances and a proposed crackdown on illegal signs top the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The public portion of the meeting is […]
Path for memorials in parks outlined
By Jim Tortolano The path to the possible establishment of a memorial to “Black April” – the fall of South Vietnam to communist forces in 1975 – was made more clear at […]
“Black April” memorial idea advances
By Jim Tortolano Work toward the proposed “Black April Vietnam War” memorial inched forward at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council after a lengthy discussion. A motion by Councilman Phat […]
