‘Wall that Heals' comes to town, honoring Vietnam veterans
Nearly 400 motorcycles accompanied the memorial as it traveled north on State Route 11. This is the second time the 'Wall that Heals' has been to Warren.
Motorcyclists accompanying the wall on its journey say it's wonderful to see so many people willing to honor veterans of the Vietnam War.
'I think this is great, letting all the people know that our brothers that didn't make it home can still be honored,' said Warren resident Howard Burgy.
Over 13,000 people visited the memorial during its first trip in 2018. The Wall that Heals will be on the South Lawn of Packard Music Hall through June 1.
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