Every calendar holds dates that mark important moments in history. But some dates represent more than history – they represent lives forever changed. August 10 is one of those dates.
Some battles didn’t end when the war did.
To many, August 10 is just another summer day, but for thousands of Vietnam veterans and their families, it is a reminder that the effects of war can last a lifetime. It is a day to remember those whose lives were forever changed by Agent Orange, to honor those we have lost, and to recognize the families who continue to walk this journey alongside them.
August 10 is recognized nationally as Agent Orange Awareness Day because it marks the anniversary of the first use of Agent Orange in Vietnam on August 10, 1961. More than six decades later, many Vietnam veterans and their families continue to live with the lifelong effects of toxic exposure.
As Rutherford County prepares to welcome The Wall That Heals this November, the Rutherford County Agent Orange Remembrance & Awareness Committee invites our community to join them in shining a light on the lasting impact of Agent Orange.
Together, we remember. We educate. We honor.
Because no veteran, and no family, should ever have to walk this journey alone.
