The Moving Wall

[rosebud]

This weekend while riding the Talimena Drive we happened upon 'The Moving Wall'. For those who don't know what this is - it's a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in DC. To see all the names of the men and women who gave their lives while serving our county in Vietman, is moving beyond words. Bill Ingraham and PrettyLady paid their respect to the fallen heros, while NEWTrk06 and I visited my brother who is listed on pannel 39E line 66, Marine Lance Corporal Harry Warren Schneider, who died from wounds received in combact on Feb. 16, 1968.

[juggler]

I've never seen the moving wall. But the real Wall is very Moving. I had a chance to visit in 1985.

[whozleft]

Two years ago I had the privelege of being part of a biker escort for the moving wall across northern Ohio. What an awesome experience it was. I will never forget all the people alongside the highway, standing on overpasses, etc. Many were holding flags, some had their hands over their hearts, children were allowed out of school to watch us go by. Man what a day. But the one I remember most was a man, probably in his 70's, standing outside a nursing home and standing at attention and saluting in rememberance of those that gave it all. I still cry when I think of that day.

 

God bless our military people.

[1 - UP]

I have been able to escort the "wall" and have been to it several times when it was here in Florida. I have several friends on that "wall". Everyone should have the chance to go to the "wall", either the "moving wall" or the one in DC.

When I was in Branson, MO. the last time I went to the Vets memoral. They have the names of those who have died for our freedom. I think they go back to the 1st WW, and list for WWII, Korea, Viet Nam, Desert Storm, I don't know if they have started anything for Iraq. Maybe someone knows

Ken

[Black Owl]

For those that may not be aware of it, the names of 103 Canadian citizens are also on the wall. Over 50,000 Canadians came to the US to enlist to go to Vietnam. This almost equalled the number of US draft dodgers that ended up in Canada. After their service, the majority of these Ghost Warriors returned to Canada where they were completely ignored by the US Govt until Ronald Ragan finally acknowledged there contribution and signed a bill authorizing them to receive their full military benefits.

 

There is also a memorial wall in Ontario to those Canadians who died in Vietnam.

[Gary N.]

There is also a memorial wall in Ontario to those Canadians who died in Vietnam.

 

Located in Windsor ON on the Detroit River water front. I believe there is a local POW/MIA group that have a run to the North Wall every spring.

 

http://www.geocities.com/pentagon/5344/cvvm.html

[brscooter]

I have been to the real wall several times and seen the moving wall several times and they are very moving, no pun intended. The Korean wall in Washing is the nicest, I think but being a Nam vet the Viet Nam wall means the most to me.

 

I also have seen the Police wall in Washington several times and it is the most meaningful of them all to me as I have several friends on it and it continues to grow every day as the scumbags in our society kill us. Two have died on my department in the last 14 months. I read about 2 killed yesterday, one of them a female attempting to help someone.

 

Sorry I got off the subject but that is how I feel.

 

Also there is a monument to draft dodgers in a little town of dope smokers in British Columbia, that my friend from BC told me about.

 

[rosebud]

Thank you to those of you who have escorted the moving wall when it's been in your part of the country.

 

We have been to the real wall in DC twice, and have been to the moving wall many times.

 

In Wisconsin where I grew up is a 140 acre memorial that started out as the WI Vietnam Memorial, but has grown beyond that called High Ground. That's an amazing memorial to visit if you're in the area. BTW I read that August 17 & 18 of 2007 is the motorcycle rally at High Ground for anyone looking for something to do then.

[Condor]

I've never seen the moving wall. But the real Wall is very Moving. I had a chance to visit in 1985.

 

The wife and I were there in '89. Walked one way....couldn't go back...

[Guest Tom E]

Russ, I wasn't aware of that, but not surprised. Canada is a great friend.

 

My lifetime goal was to find my way to the "The Wall" in D. C. to see my friend, Roy. Two years ago, I had my opertunity to go with my Son's history tour to the East Coast. I printed a Large print of the only photo I had of him, framed it and took it with me. I had no idea how I would react to the Wall. Thinking myself to be a strong man, I would pay my respects and go my way. When I found Roy's name, I sat his photo below it, touched his name and bawled like a baby for the next 30 minutes. For the rest of the day, that photo probably attracted the attention of thousands of people who honored him. Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of him. I was with him on the hilicopter when he died, I was also wounded. When the medics gave up and looked at me, shaking their heads, I thought I would also die. I better stop, it still hurts. That is why I feel so strongly about honoring our young men and women who serve us.

 

To my friend Roy Rogers from Florida, 1/46 LIB 196th Inf. I honor you. I wish I could tell your family.

[Yammer Dan]

Want to take my Basic book and go look one of these days and see who didn't come back. It is something never to forget. They rushed us through as fast as they could to go be targets!!