(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Nearly sixty years later, the meaning isn’t lost.

March 29 is Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day, and VVA Chapter #862 in Beaver County held a 24-hour vigil in Quay Square in Beaver. The area included a continually burning flame kept guard by local Beaver County veterans, along with signage thanking the troops for their service.

“Beaver County has done more than its fair share of protecting our freedoms and serving our country over the years,” remarked Beaver County Commissioner Jack Manning at their weekly work session on Wednesday. “Just a great group of guys over there.”

Photos from the vigil site can be seen below: