Historic Service March 29 will Commemorate the 50th Anniversary Of The End Of The Vietnam War

SARATOGA — Gerard B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery announced its 2025 Vietnam Veterans Day Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 29. This year’s commemoration marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. 

Vietnam Veterans who served on active duty from Nov. 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975, and spouses of deceased veterans who served during these dates are especially encouraged to attend and receive a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin.

Saratoga National Cemetery is the resting place of nearly 6,500 interred Vietnam Veterans. To commemorate this historic anniversary, each veteran interred will receive graveside honors on March 29.

Throughout the years, youth have played an integral part in ceremonies. Continuing this tradition, Saratoga National Cemetery is calling youth: individuals, church groups, scouts, schools, 4-H, service organizations and clubs to be part of the monumental mission.

Interested youth groups are asked to contact Saratoga National Cemetery by March 17 at 518-581-9128 to sign up. They will subsequently be contacted with section assignment prior to the ceremony.

Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is located at 200 Duell Road in the town of Saratoga.