Cary Medical Center is continuing its recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War with the showing of a documentary film, “In the Shadow of the Blade” on Tuesday, March 29, Vietnam Veterans Day, at 6:30 p.m. in the Chan Center at the hospital.
Cary has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as an official Commemorative Partner and is conducting a number of special events to mark the anniversary. All veterans are invited to view the film.
Broadcast on the Discovery Military Channel and winner of numerous awards including Worldfest International Film Festival’s “Best of Show” and a Vietnam Veterans of America President’s Award, “In the Shadow of the Blade” explores how courage, loyalty, patriotism and love are enduring forces even in the face of war and its shadowy aftermath.
The film archives the trip of a restored Vietnam War UH-1H Huey helicopter as it makes a historic journey across America to hear stories of Vietnam veterans and their families.
Bill Flagg, director of community relations and development said that in addition to the film commemorative Vietnam War lapel pins will be provided to Vietnam Era veterans.
“We have recently received a new shipment of the beautiful lapel pins”, said Flagg, who is coordinating the hospital’s anniversary recognition. “We will present the pins after the showing of the film and throughout 2016 at various commemorative events.”
Eligibility to receive the pins include living U.S. veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive on lapel pin.
Because seating is limited anyone interested in viewing the film, “In the Shadow of the Blade” on March 29th is asked to pre-register by calling Cary’s Office of Community Relations at 207-498-1112 or by email to bflagg@carymed.org.
