The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

The Traveling Wall

The Vietnam Traveling Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end.

This Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.

Below is courtesy of Carroll News

Thursday, Oct 9.

Exhibition of the wall opens at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. Former U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran Oliver North is scheduled to speak at the opening event. Other exhibits and features will be available over the multi-day exhibition, including a tranquility tent specifically for Vietnam veterans.

Saturday, Oct 11

On Saturday, Oct. 11, several speakers will share their experiences as prisoners of war. These individuals include Everett Alvarez of Rockville, a U.S. Navy officer who endured the second-longest experience as a prisoner of war in American history.  Also scheduled to speak is John Fer, who was held in captivity for six years alongside former U.S. Sen. John McCain. Two hundred candles will be lit to honor them and other POWs and MIAs

Sunday, Oct 12

On Sunday, Oct. 12, closing ceremonies will feature two nurses: one of whom was in the field and another who identified POWs for the military. On Monday, Oct. 13, the wall will be on display until 11 a.m. “Taps” will play as the wall is packed up for transport to its next destination

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Feel free to visit The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Website