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Kent Islanders, please visit the Vietnam War Memorial recently dedicated on the grounds of Libbey's Coastal Kitchen + Cocktails
Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen at Bay Bridge Marina owner and Vietnam War veteran Walt Petrie unveiled a Vietnam War monument on April 22, 2023, to honor three fallen service members from his military unit.
“On March 25, 1967, during operation ’Junction City,’ members of Company C 4th Combat Engineers Spec 4 Michael Twigg, Spec 5 Michael Knight, and Sergeant Lloyd McBroom were killed in action,” explains Petrie. “On April 22, we will dedicate this monument to them, their families, and the other 55,000 men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice in the Vietnam War.”
Accompanied by veterans of all generations, special guests included Company C 4th Combat Engineers former members Captain Sanchez and Colonel Sciple, Lieutenant Pietrie, Spec 4 Joe Poppone, Spec 4 John Patella, and Spec 5 Ron Gray as well as company commanders. In addition, local, regional, and state officials, including Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, were in attendance.
This Memorial Day Weekend, while everyone is enjoying the weather, grilling, and boating, remember those who gave their lives so we could be free.
Do you know a veteran that needs support? Please check out qacveteransupport.org for information on military veteran support right here in Queen Anne's County!