Daxton Broussard presents a flag to former First Air Cavalry helicopter pilot Jimmy Griffith on Saturday during a ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans from Jennings HIgh School and Jeff Davis High School. The ceremony was part of a four-year project to research and interview local veterans who served in the war.

Col. Richard Wayne Milner, a Vietnam veteran, salutes as former First Air Cavalry helicopter pilot Jimmy Griffith presents him with an American flag Saturday during a special ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School. More than 108 military personnel from Jennings served during the Vietnam War, including 11 who received multiple awards for valor and battlefield decorations.

Jason Ames, grandson of Vietnam veteran Sgt. Robert "Bob" Miller of Jennings presents his grandmother, Shirley Miller, with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol by Sen. John Kennedy in honor of his late grandfather's military service. Miller was among 11 Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School who were honored during a special ceremony Saturday recognizing them for receiving multiple awards for valor and battlefield decorations during the war.

McKenzie Miller, granddaughter of Vietnam veteran Robert "Bob" Miller of Jennings presents her grandmother, Shirley Miller, with a first cavalry hat in honor of her late grandfather's service during the Vietnam War, as Miller's grandson, James Ames, holds a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol by Sen. John Kennedy. The presentation was part of a ceremony held Saturday honoring 11 highly-decorated Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School.

Author Dave Precht and Daxton Broussard present family members of Robert "Bob" Miller, with copies of a book written about the late Vietnam veteran. Miller was among 11 highly-decorated local Vietnam veterans honored with book, pin and medal presentations Saturday in Jennings.

Vietnam veteran George Delahoussaye presents Rick Huber, son of Lt. Col. Fritz Huber with his father's Vietnam war medals. Nearly a dozen Vietnam veterans were recognized for their service and heroic acts which earned them multiple valor and battlefield decorations.

Books, medals and other memorabilia honoring 11 highly-decorated Vietnam veterans from Jennings High School and Jeff Davis High School are displayed Saturday during a special ceremony honoring the veterans and their families. Books have been written about eight of the veterans and their service with more books planned for the future.