Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The City of Henderson is now accepting applications for Henderson military veterans to be added to its Veterans Memorial Wall in conjunction with the City’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 4.
The following are the five categories in which veterans may be honored on the Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall:
• Deceased Veterans
• Vietnam Veterans
• Persian Gulf War Veterans
• Global War on Terror Veterans
• Veterans Killed in Action
The Wall honors deceased veterans that lived in Henderson prior to 1980, all Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War and Global War on Terror veterans either living or deceased who were Henderson residents during a period of their service, and soldiers killed in action living in Henderson from 1980 to present.
Originally inscribed with 1,213 names, the Henderson Veterans Memorial Wall today bears more than 1,850 veterans and soldiers that have served our country, standing adjacent to Henderson City Hall.
The deadline to submit a veteran’s name is Sept.
25 to allow time for nomination evaluation, approval, and the engraving of names on the wall panels prior to the Veterans Day Ceremony.
To qualify, veterans must have been Henderson residents during a period of their service and documentation verifying years of service (Form DD214) and residency must be submitted.
To nominate a veteran or to find out more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.