Photos: Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipients honored

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Westlake HS Army JROTC members Naomi Gordon and Nyer Williams, both in 10th grade, hold portraits of Georgia Medal of Honor winners Capt James Livingston (left) and SFC William Bryant before the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Gov. Nathan Deal (left), Medal of Honor recipient James Livingston and Pete Wheeler, Commissioner of GA Dept of Veteran Service, render honors during the National Anthem. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

A joint honor guard from the Georgia Department of Defense, presents the colors. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Georgia First Lady Sandra Deal and Adjutant General Jim Butterworth salute the flag. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Gov. Nathan Deal (left) and Medal of Honor recipient James Livingston, salute the flag. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Pete Wheeler, commissioner of Georgia Department of Veterans Services, salutes during the Pledge of Allegiance. family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Westlake HS Army JROTC members Naomi Gordon and Nyer Williams, and other JROTC members, bring portraits of the 12 honorees into the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Westlake HS Army JROTC member Naomi Gordon, places the portrait of Capt James Livingston, USMC, on the steps of the Capitol. Major General Livingston (Ret.), gave remarks during the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Westlake HS Army JROTC member Kedar Leonard salutes the portrait of Air Force Captain Hilliard Willbanks during the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Patriotic music played during the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Medal of Honor recipient Major General James Livingston, USMC (Ret.) gives remarks during the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Gov. Nathan Deal gives remarks during the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Gov. Nathan Deal is surrounded by Vietnam veterans for a photo following the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Writer and author John Hollis takes photos of the assembled veterans. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Medal of Honor recipient Major General James Livingston, USMC (Ret.) (center front) is surrounded by other veterans on the steps as they take a group photo. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Members of the Westlake HS Army JROTC program present portraits of the Medal of Honor recipients during the program. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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Westlake HS Army JROTC members Naomi Gordon and Nyer Williams, both in 10th grade, hold portraits of Georgia Medal of Honor winners Capt James Livingston (left) and SFC William Bryant before the ceremony. Veterans, family members and state officials attend a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor recipients from the Vietnam War at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Twelve Georgians, veterans of the Vietnam War, possess the Medal of Honor. It is the highest accolade this nation gives its warriors. On Tuesday, they were recognized in a special ceremony at the Capitol. Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in Georgia. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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