Pittsfield to Unveil New Vietnam War Mural
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new mural remembering the county's servicemen killed in action in Vietnam, "Lest We Forget 1961-1975," will be unveiled on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m.
This event had been postponed from July 7 because of engineering requirements.
The unveiling is being done by the city of Pittsfield in partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America James E. Callahan Berkshire County Chapter 65.
The mural was painted by Ghi Sign Co. off Canaan, Conn., on the north side of the Intertek Building located at 50 Pearl St. and references the original from 1991. It was certified by Hill-Engineers Architects Planners Inc.
The original scene was created and erected on the building located at 101 First St. but because of natural wear, it was re-created and moved to West Housatonic Street in 2004.
The unveiling ceremony will feature remarks from Fran Tremblay of VVA Chapter 65, local dignitaries, the posting of colors and reading the names of those Berkshire County residents who were killed in action. The public is welcome to attend.
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