Vietnam veterans honored at capitol

On March 29, 1973 the last American troops left Vietnam. The day is now designated to honor Vietnam war veterans by federal and state governments. 

People gathered at the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument Wednesday morning to honor veterans. According to TCVVM, an estimated 500,000 Vietnam veterans live in Texas. The monument serves as a reminder of the 3,417 Texans who never made it home from the war.