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Veterans Day... Mayor Washington Honored Speaker

By Virg McFadden

Chicago—VVAW held 11AM Veterans Day ceremonies at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Fountain in relatively pleasant weather compared with previous years.

Mayor Harold Washington announced the appointment of Maude DeVictor as Veteran Liaison to his office. He presented Maude, who made a brief speech; the Mayor then led the wreath—laying ceremony.

Keynote speaker was Mr. Anthony Guarisco, International Director of the International Alliance of Atomic Veterans.

Other speakers were Dr. David Curry, former Vet Center Director; Bill Davis, VVAW National Coordinator; Roger Lautt, former therapist in PSTD alcohol/drug abuse program; and our much loved Father Bob Bosse. Singers, Rita Passage, performed.

The well-attended ceremony drew the supportive presence of Ron Kovic as well as members of the Freeze, CISPES, VVA and VietNow.

An informal soup and sandwich luncheon was served at the Chicago Coordinator's home following the ceremony.

Virg McFadden
VVAW Chicago