On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bill To Rename The St. Charles East Side Station Post Office The Veterans Of The Vietnam War Memorial Post Office

WASHINGTON – Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced his bill to rename the St. Charles East Side Station Post Office, located at 616 E Main St. in St. Charles, as the "Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office."

"Today, on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, I am proud to introduce this legislation to rename the St. Charles East Side Station Post Office as the Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office in recognition of the sacrifices of the brave men and women who served our nation in Vietnam," said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. "It is my hope that when members of our community visit this post office in the years to come, that they will be reminded of the sacrifices of our veterans in Vietnam, and that those veterans will feel a clear message from their nation: welcome home."

"We, the Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars, are delighted by the introduction of this bill to rename the St. Charles East Side Station Post Office the ‘Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office,'" said Bobby Welch, Commander, Department of Illinois VFW. "It is actions like these that continue to develop and foster a culture of public support and admiration for our fearless service members, and to ensure our country maintains a strong, volunteer military force for the foreseeable future. The United States Postal Service is one of the longstanding pillars of freedom in this country, and what better way to recognize that than to honor those who continue to fight, throughout the world, for the principles of freedom."

"In renaming the St. Charles Post Office the ‘Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office,' Congressman Krishnamoorthi honors those who courageously served in the Vietnam War. It will be a reminder to all of the sacrifices these service men and women made through their selfless service to our country," said St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek.

"Thank you, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, for honoring the military personnel who bravely served in the Vietnam War," said St. Charles Alderman David Pietryla "The renaming of this St. Charles Post Office as ‘The Vietnam War Veteran Post Office Memorial Post office' is a wonderful effort to keep their memory alive and a reminder of the men and women who fought to make our Nation a safer place."

"Thank you for honoring the military members who fought and died in the Vietnam War," said St. Charles Alderman Bryan Wirball. "The renaming of the St. Charles Post Office to the ‘Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office' is a genuine commitment to honor and recognize our veterans for the service and sacrifices that they made for our freedom."

"For our Vietnam Veterans, we don't just say ‘Thank you for your service,' but ‘Welcome home,'" the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Veterans Organization wrote in a statement. "Naming this St. Charles Post Office in honor of the brave men and women who served in Vietnam is a commendable effort."

"Today, is always the right time to thank and honor veterans who have served in the United States military no matter the time period they served," shared Robin Kelleher co-founder and CEO of the national nonprofit Hope For The Warriors. "We know the pride that will be felt by Vietnam veterans to see the East Main Street post office renamed in their honor. We commend Congressman Krishnamoorthi for his continued support to service members, veterans and military families."