Panel Discussion with Vietnam Veterans: Moderated by Hutch Hutchins and Jay Smith
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Weston Historical Society
The discussion will be moderated by former Captain, US Army, Hutch Hutchins of Weston, and former First Lieutenant US Army, Jay Smith of Easton. Hutchins and Smith will bring together several Vietnam Veterans from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.
The panel members will share their experiences while serving in the South Pacific and Vietnam. They will also share their experiences upon returning stateside. Many came back to find the US torn apart by debate over the war. There were no victory parades or rallies. Reactions from friends, family, even workmates varied from sympathy to apathy to hostility.
After introductions and comments, the Moderators and panel members will take questions from the audience.