Vietnam War Commemoration Coming to Blair County Nov. 8

State and federal lawmakers who represent Blair County announced Monday morning, Sept. 16, a November commemoration of the Vietnam War period, including an opportunity for veterans and their families to receive a Vietnam veteran lapel pin.

The event on Friday, Nov. 8, will feature guest speaker Rocky Bleier, a Vietnam War hero and four-time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Eligible veterans or a designee from their family can receive a Vietnam veteran lapel pin being distributed as the nation marks five decades since the war.

The Blair County Veterans Affairs Office and Jam...