Heroes Homecoming Unites Vietnam Vets and Citizens from Across the Nation
America’s First Military Sanctuary Community Gives a Long Deserved Welcome Home to Vets
December 2011
Fayetteville, NC – December 13, 2011 – For the 10 days leading up to Veterans Day 2011, Fayetteville/Cumberland County, NC, became much more than a place where 200,000 troops deployed to go fight an unpopular war in Vietnam. Having gone unthanked for over 30 years, Vietnam veterans from around the country gathered in Fayetteville to take part in more than 60 events all geared towards honoring and paying tribute to them, generating some of the largest crowds the city has ever seen.
Heroes Homecoming was a major milestone in the long and complex history of the Vietnam War in this country. It was observed by thousands of veterans, active duty military, military and government officials, local residents and visitors from across the country and even the world. Click here to see a slideshow of the first ever Heroes Homecoming.
Event organizers plan to announce details about next year’s Heroes Homecoming in the coming months.
If you are interested in event photographs or setting up interviews with key players involved with Heroes Homecoming, contact Leah Knepper with Rubberneck Media at (919) 397-5355 or lknepper@rubberneckmedia.com.
About Heroes Homecoming:
As America’s First Military Sanctuary Community, Fayetteville/Cumberland County gave brave Vietnam veterans the welcome home they deserve. The community hosted Heroes Homecoming – the biggest commemoration/reunion of its kind – for the 10 days leading up to Veterans Day 2011. The event series featured celebrations, discussions, fellowship and memories for all those who attended. Heroes Homecoming was Fayetteville/Cumberland County’s way of showing all Vietnam veterans that we remember and appreciate their courage, their sacrifice and everything they’ve done to defend our freedom – now and forever.
About the FACVB:
The Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a private, not-for-profit organization responsible for positioning Fayetteville/Cumberland County as a destination for conventions, sporting events and individual travel. For additional information, visit www.visitfayettevillenc.com or call 1-800-255-8217. Fayetteville/Cumberland County is America's first military sanctuary. Through the Army's Army and other volunteer groups, our citizens and businesses are dedicated to “watching over those who watch over us ©.”
Press Contact: Leah Knepper (lknepper@rubberneckmedia.com), 888-98-HEROES
