ABOUT

MOTTO: "Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another"

MISSION STATEMENT:

“To promote and enforce the principles and policies of the Vietnam Veterans of America, as set forth in the VVA constitution”

“To act as a conduit to establish additional chapters within Colorado”

“To support existing chapters in their efforts to promote the welfare of all veterans and their families”

“To develop positive relationships within the local community, and participate in veteran community events”

DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES (To be read at the start of each State Council meeting)

WE, the veterans who served during the Vietnam War, who embraced through sacrifice and service to our country the most fundamental and cherished bonds of our democracy, reaffirm that commitment to spirit and ideals, accepting it as the solemn responsibility of our survival, to bear the burden of what has been, so that tragedy once endured can never be forgotten.

AND so do we resolve that the true measure of our worth as citizens, as veterans, and as patriots be found in our willingness to draw from and abide by these strengths and convictions born of heritage and experience.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Stan Paprocki

State President

President Chapter 1071

Dave Lyons

First Vice President

U. S. Navy veteran

Member Chapter 1106

Thomas Dowell

Second Vice President

President Chapter 1075

Milton Omoto

Secretary

U.S. Army Veteran

Board Member Chapter 1106

David Ramey

Treasurer

VVA Life Member since 1972

Helped form original Chapter 426

Member of Chapter 1075

Joe Plant

Leonard Smith

Board Member

Chaplain

Member Chapter 1106

Board Member

Delegate

Treasurer Chapter 1071

Lawrence Peterson

Board Member

Delegate

Member Chapter 1075