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Vietnam War Helicopter to be Rededicated this Weekend

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL)--The iconic helicopter at Lake Ella will be rededicated on Saturday in honor of veterans.

The chopper has also been refurbished.

The helicopter carries the names of Vietnam Veterans of America silver star pilots.

Florida veterans who took their own lives are also listed on the memorial.

This ceremony is at 10 a.m. and happening during a giant yard sale that members of VVA Chapter 96 are having on Saturday May 14th from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. to support their student scholarship fund.

Veterans are selling furniture, an antique organ, a potbellied stove, a new pool liner, sporting goods, and tools.

Watch the interview with veteran Joe West to learn more preventing suicide among veterans.