PHOENIX — From a VIP breakfast with the governor to a big Veterans Day Parade, it was a day to honor those who served.

And there was a clear message: Welcome home.

The day began with a breakfast at NPHX Church to honor Vietnam War veterans.

About 200 people were in attendance as Gov. Katie Hobbs and former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley, a Marine who was severely wounded while serving in Vietnam, honored those who served in the Vietnam War.

Both stressed that many Vietnam War veterans came home to a country that didn't welcome or honor them for their service, which Hobbs added was "unacceptable."

The veterans were told "welcome home" and were given commemorative pins for their service.

David Lucier of Tempe was a Green Beret, part of the United States Army Special Forces, from

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