Colorado’s Vietnam veterans receive long overdue recognition in ceremony

U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Robert Dalton holds his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
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U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Robert Dalton, center, smiles as he holds his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, presented by Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, during a ceremony July 2 at Red Rocks Community College. Dalton was one of 17 to receive a commemorative pin, and certificate.

U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Fred Louis Trentaz receives  his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
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U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Fred Louis Trentaz, center, smiles as he holds his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, presented by Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, at right, during a ceremony July 2 at Red Rocks Community College. Dalton was one of 17 to receive a commemorative pin, and certificate.

Vietnam War stickers on a table
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Vietnam Veteran stickers on a table during a c ceremony awarding Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition, July 2 at Red Rocks Community College.

U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Cecil Paxton holds his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
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U.S. Air Force Vietnam Veteran Cecil Paxton reads his Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition, presented by Colorado Democratic U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, during a ceremony July 2 at Red Rocks Community College.