Vietnam "Moving Wall" Memorial
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Vietnam "Moving Wall" Memorial
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Just found on the web the moving wall will be in Davenport, FL this coming week. Full honor ceremony this Wed at 2 pm or 1400 for the military affiliates.
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"Moving Wall" Vietnam Wall Memorial to Visit Central Florida
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010
As America prepares to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for its freedom, Polk Countys Visitor Information Center, will honor veterans during "Days of Honor" from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. November 10-13, highlighted by a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Other moving tributes will also be on display, including: displays featuring patches from units that served in Vietnam, a Cold War Victory Medal, as well as pieces of the Berlin Wall and other war memorabilia and commemorative displays. Opening ceremonies will be held on November 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with a Full honor guard dress, flag raising, taps rendition, 21 gun salute and guest veteran speaker.
Location: 101 Adventure Court, Davenport, FL Located on Hwy 27, 1/2 mile South of Interstate 4 at Exit 55)
Website: visitcentralflorida.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information, contact: Justin Laferriere
800-828-7655
Just found on the web the moving wall will be in Davenport, FL this coming week. Full honor ceremony this Wed at 2 pm or 1400 for the military affiliates.
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"Moving Wall" Vietnam Wall Memorial to Visit Central Florida
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010
As America prepares to honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for its freedom, Polk Countys Visitor Information Center, will honor veterans during "Days of Honor" from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. November 10-13, highlighted by a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. Other moving tributes will also be on display, including: displays featuring patches from units that served in Vietnam, a Cold War Victory Medal, as well as pieces of the Berlin Wall and other war memorabilia and commemorative displays. Opening ceremonies will be held on November 10, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with a Full honor guard dress, flag raising, taps rendition, 21 gun salute and guest veteran speaker.
Location: 101 Adventure Court, Davenport, FL Located on Hwy 27, 1/2 mile South of Interstate 4 at Exit 55)
Website: visitcentralflorida.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information, contact: Justin Laferriere
800-828-7655
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When I was stationed at Beale AFB in CA, I had the honor to assist in finding the names they wanted to see and then escorting (in service dress) them to the wall. Talk about a pure honor and also tough as hell to watch.
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That would be the Ocala Rally weekend.......
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