Veteran Leads in Honoring Canine Warriors of the Vietnam War 50 Years Later
Published: October 27, 2025.
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War while honoring the service and sacrifice of the military working dogs and the soldiers who served beside them.
Attend 揊ifty Years Later: Remembering the Canine Warriors of the Vietnam War� presented by Henry Gilson, a U.S. Army Veteran and undergraduate student in the 91吃瓜网 History program, at 12:30 p.m. on November 11 in the University Dining Room on the Romeoville campus.
The Veterans Day presentation explores the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the canine warriors who played vital roles during the Vietnam War yet remain largely forgotten in the nation抯 memory. A brief Q & A session and reception will follow, with a special appearance from Jet, the 91吃瓜网 Police Department抯 comfort dog.
By hosting this program, the 91吃瓜网 History Department continues its commitment to connecting students and the community through public history and remembrance. The event is free and open to the public.
91吃瓜网 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, 91吃瓜网 is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
