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3 days ago
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‘Wall that Heals' veterans memorial open for viewing
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) — The Wall That Heals — a replica of Washington, DC's Vietnam Veterans Memorial — is now set up in Warren. A welcome home ceremony was held Thursday evening on the South Lawn of Packard Music Hall, where the wall is set up. Clusters of people walked and stopped along the wall, looking for the names of someone they knew who was killed during the Vietnam War. It will be available for people to view through Sunday. Taps will be played each night at sunset. 'It's an experience that kind of heals the community, heals the veterans who served, their friends and neighbors and family that don't get that opportunity to go and share and remember them the proper way,' said co-chairman Herm Breuer. Friday at 6 p.m., the nurses who served in Vietnam will be honored, then on Saturday at 2 p.m., there will be a Medal of Honor tribute. The closing ceremony is at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall traveling to Warren
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN)- The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be making its return to Trumbull County. The Wall That Heals is making its second trip to Warren. Starting at 2 p.m., the Wall will be escorted from the Quaker Steak and Lube in Austintown to the south lawn of Packard Music Hall. It will be there through June 1. More than 13,000 people visited the memorial when it was first here in 2018. The names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam are on the wall. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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VA to host Armed Forces Day ceremony in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Armed Forces Day has been celebrated every year on the third Saturday in May after President Harry Truman established the day as a celebration of men and women in the armed forces. To celebrate in Blair County, the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (JEVZ VAMC) has partnered with the Blair County Armed Forces Day Committee to host a ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wall That Heals at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. Tyrone native and Army Veteran Mr. John Harlow will be the main speaker for the event. Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all six branches of the U.S. military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, and the newly created Space Force. The day honors all people currently serving and those who have previously served in the U.S. armed forces. The ceremony is open to the public, and members of the Blair County Legion Riders will be standing watch over the event as well as presenting and retiring the colors. The Forest Hills Community Band will be playing before the event and will present the Armed Forces Anthems during the ceremony. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-04-2025
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Glenn County seeks return of Vietnam memorial wall replica
The last time The Wall That Heals was in Glenn County was 2016. There are hopes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica will be back in 2026. Leadership from the Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency gave a presentation to the Glenn County Board of Supervisors earlier this month explaining the efforts necessary to apply for, fund and host the 375 foot memorial. 'There is a lot of planning associated with this project,' said Bob Johnson, Veterans Services officer with the Health and Human Services Agency. Yasmin Caro from the Agency, said it would be a great honor to be able to once again host The Wall That Heals. 'The Wall is a replica of the Wall in Washington, D.C., that memorializes the 58,000 American service members who died or remain missing from the Vietnam War,' she added. When the Wall was in Willows in 2016 more than 9,000 people were in attendance, Caro said. 'The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of all who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War,' she shared. 'There will be extensive planning involved in bringing The Wall That Heals to Glenn County, including support from government entities, schools, law enforcement, fire departments, Veterans Services, businesses and non-profits to help bring this honorable event to our community, to help lead, volunteer, fund, promote and more.' Application deadline is Sept. 1 and there are currently 141 interested cities seeking one of the 34 locations slots for the national 2026 tour. The cost to host is $12,000 and Caro said those funds would be raised through fundraising projects and donations. Additional costs include promoting the project, drinks/snacks for volunteer, city/county employee time, for example. The Wall That Heals is ¾ scale of the original wall with a 53 foot education trailer that expands on both sides. Entrance to view the traveling Wall is free to the public and Caro said if the memorial replica comes to Glenn County there are plans for all schools to attend and take a tour. The Wall is on display and open for viewing 24 hours a day. 'I would appreciate the help and support of this board as we work to honor our military veterans by submitting an application to bring The Wall That Heals back to Glenn County,' said Laura Hawkins, Glenn County Health and Human Services director. The Board unanimously voiced their support for the project. 'You are rock stars for your work and effort towards this project,' said Supervisor Tony Arendt. His comments were followed up with each of his fellow supervisors voicing their support for the Health and Human Services Agency submitting an application for the Wall That Heals to come to Glenn County next year. As part of the application, Glenn County will need to pick three dates when it would be possible to host the event and find at least two locations in Orland where the Wall could be display – a space approximately the size of a football field with grass and areas for parking. In addition, the application requires a 200 word response of why The Wall That Heals should come to Glenn County.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
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‘The Wall That Heals' arrives in Baton Rouge, honoring Vietnam veterans
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A powerful tribute to Vietnam veterans made its way through Baton Rouge, accompanied by the roar of motorcycles. The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, arrived with a special escort, offering the community a moving opportunity to honor the lives lost in the war. The journey began at O'Neal Lane and concluded at Life Tabernacle Church, where the wall will remain on display until Sunday. Among those leading the escort was ride captain and veteran Paul Ledut, who shared what the moment meant to him. 'The wall means a lot to me. I have a lot of friends who are on the wall also,' Ledut said. 'This ride is about showing honor and respect for the Vietnam vets and those who never made it home.' The replica, which features nearly 60,000 names of fallen service members, also includes a mobile education center. Team member Tim Tetz explained how the exhibit connects with local communities. 'We're going to show those from this parish and surrounding parishes who are on the wall—their names, their photographs, their stories,' Tetz said. Visitors will have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and pay tribute to those who served. For many, the experience is deeply personal. 'You might be remembering a family member you lost,' Tetz said. 'Or you might learn something about the Vietnam War that you were never taught in school or told by your loved ones.' Organizers said The Wall That Heals serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifice, service, and the importance of never forgetting our nation's heroes. Remarkable Women: Louisiana woman hopes to inspire next generation of accountants National Weather Service could face potential cuts amid workforce layoffs 'The Wall That Heals' arrives in Baton Rouge, honoring Vietnam veterans East Baton Rouge Parish students take a stand against underage drinking Louisiana executes death row inmate Jessie Hoffman using nitrogen gas Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
