Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in WI

Today marks a very special and historical day in Hmong history in America and to those in Wisconsin. May 14th is remembered by many as the day the last of the Hmong-Lao soldiers and their families were evacuated from Laos to Thailand by the US government to avoid persecution during the Secret War.

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Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
WI Governor proclaims May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.

Today, Governor Tony Evers signed the Wisconsin Act 31 to proclaim May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day in the state of Wisconsin. This was something that has been in the works for quite some time and today, that is a dream come true for many Hmong-Lao Veterans.

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