Today, the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center honored the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War—a solemn milestone that invites reflection, remembrance,
and respect. Four Weirton veterans lost their lives in Vietnam -
Marine LCPLThomas Joseph Brooks
Marine CPL Mark D. Cool
Army PFC Paul Louis Salerno
Army SGT John David Olenick
We pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of these men and all who served, the many Veterans from Weirton and the surrounding area, the tens of thousands who gave their lives, and the countless families forever changed. Thank you to the museum for honoring and preserving our history and country.
