On Thursday, the 10th anniversary of the Sons of San Jose Vietnam War memorial was commemorated with a remembrance ceremony.
Veterans, city officials and community members gathered to participate in an hourlong ceremony at Guadalupe River Park’s Arena Green. March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day meant to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War.
“I just had to be around veteran guys who have gone through what we’ve gone through,” said J.D. Duenas, 76, a Vietnam War veteran, who currently resides in Rocklin.
Vietnam War veteran J.D. Duenas, 76, of Rocklin, center in green jacket, participates in a remembrance ceremony for San Jose residents,