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Published October 24, 2008, 12:00 AM

Vietnam veterans honored


Flag-bearing members of the Patriot Guard Riders encircle the gathering held to honor three veterans of the Vietnam War. Photo by Randy Hanson

  • Flag-bearing members of the Patriot Guard Riders encircle the gathering held to honor three veterans of the Vietnam War. Photo by Randy Hanson
  • Vietnam veterans, from left, Thomas Lemmons of Steelville, Mo., and Jay and Leigh Livermore of Hudson are honored Saturday in a ceremony next to the Veterans Memorial outside of the St. Croix County Government Center. Photo by Randy Hanson
  • Raymond “Jay” Livermore, left, receives a handshake from Lee Shourds, quartermaster of New Richmond VFW Post 10818 and co-leader of the Welcome Home Program. Photo by Randy Hanson
  • Leigh Livermore, right, receives congratulations from a member of the New Richmond VFW Post 10818 color guard. Photo by Randy Hanson
  • Thomas Lemmons, left, and 1968 Hudson High School graduate Dave Green are reunited close to 40 years after serving together in Vietnam. Photo by Randy Hanson