The Wall That Heals

[fispyder]

The Wall That Heals is a half scale replica of the Vietman Veterans Memorial that tours the country. It will be on display at Lander University in Greenwood,SC Thursday Sept 8th throught Sunday Sept 11th. On Tuesday Sept 6th from 12 noon to 2pm area clubs and individual riders will meet at the Greenville Harley/Davidson. At 2pm the traveling wall will be lead by police escort and a carvan of riders on "The ride to Greenwood" For those that are close by join the ride it is open to anyone. On Saturday Sept 10 1st Annual Wheels For Heroes open bike and car cruise-in / Expo will be held at Piedmont Plaza on bypass 72NE Greenwood SC in support of the Greenwood County Hall of Heroes Fund honoring Veterans of all Wars This event is across the street from Ballentine Ford and Performance Cycles. A 5 dallor donation per vehicle for this event. I think this will be a great event and seeing the wall because alot of Vietman veterans have not been to Washington to the wall. I'm a Vietman vet and will be showing my support for this :2thumbs:

 

[Trickie Dick]

I've never been to the one in Washington either. I have seen this traveling one a couple of times. It's a powerful experience. It's worth the time and effort, especially if you haven't seen the big one. Vietnam vet here as well. Semper Fi!

 

[Big Sioux]

Wall

See you in Greenville

 

[bruiser]

I'll be with the PGR on the 13th escorting it to the next stop in Kinston NC.

 

[Spyder#353]

I've cryed many time at both walls.nojoke I Corp. DMZ 1968

 

[DLewis]

Hope to see you at the show on Sat. Sept 10th. Sorry I can't make the ryde on the 6th. Work calls...

 

[Marker]

When I visited Washington D.C Back in the early 80's I visited the Vietnam memorial wall when it was first unveiled. This one of the most moving experiences I have ever had. My grandfather was in the 11th Royal Field Ambulance Corp. in WW2 and I am always moved on Remembrance Day "Lest We Forget"

 

[DocRags]

There is a permanent half-scale replica of the Vietnam Wall in Pensacola at the Veteran's Park on Bayfront Parkway, for those that aren't aware of this. :2thumbs: The Kentucky Vietnam Veteran's Memorial was one of the most interesting Vietnam memorials I've seen (other than the Wall, that is)...it's in Frankfort and is a large sundial. The shadow from the sundial lands on the person's name on the anniversary of their death. A lot of thought and planning had to go into that one. Thank you to all the veterans for their service...especially those who gave all. :thumbup: Here are a few pictures from our recent trip (KY Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial)

 

[Desert Spyder]

I didn't know it until recently but there are about 6 walls traveling the country, sponsored by different organizations. Not all are the same size either. This Wednesday I will be escorting one of them to my town (Barstow , Ca) from Victorville for our 10 year tribute to remember 9/11. Two months ago I escorted one of he walls fro Ontario to the city of Orange with over 400 bikers. It was awesome but the freeways were a zoo and I'm glad ther were no incidents. This one will be escorted by the Chp. On Sunday many of the churches will close their doors so everyone can come down to the high school football stadium for the 9/11 tribute. It is not a worship service.this has never been done in the history of this town. The wall will be in the infield btw. Our nation bonded together in churches right afte 9/11. I hope they remember 10 years later.