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Vietnam Wall Replica Coming to Wadsworth

UPublish story by Jackie Speck

Downtown Wadsworth and the Wadsworth American Legion Post 170 are proud to announce The Wall That Heals, a half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will bring the message of The Wall home to Wadsworth from May 29,2008 to June 2, 2008.

The Wall That Heals features a half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, complete with the 58,249 names of those killed of missing in action. A 53 foot trailer carries The Wall That Heals, and when emptied for display, the trailer becomes a mobile museum which tells the story of the Vietnam Wall, the era during the conflict, and a computerized name locator.



"We are honored to have The Wall that Heals displayed in our community. It will provide all of us an opportunity to honor those who paid the ultimate price for service to our country and to learn more concerning this important time in our country's history", remarked Mayor of Wadsworth, Robin Laubaugh..



The Wall That Heals exhibition is organized by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the organization charged with preserving The Wall in Washington, DC and its vast legacy. National sponsors of the tour include Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Trust, Federal Express, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, Inc., Harley-Davidson Foundation and Target Corporation. Local sponsors include: Wadsworth American Legion Post 170, O’Neill Group, City of Wadsworth, Wadsworth Schools and Veterans of Foreign Wars #1089.



Opening ceremonies will be held at 10am on Friday, May 30. The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day beginning at that time. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact Jack Ollom (330) 335-9301.




Downtown Wadsworth and the Wadsworth American Legion Post 170 are proud to announce The Wall That Heals, a half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, will bring the message of The Wall home to Wadsworth from May 29,2008 to June 2, 2008.

The Wall That Heals features a half scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, complete with the 58,249 names of those killed of missing in action. A 53 foot trailer carries The Wall That Heals, and when emptied for display, the trailer becomes a mobile museum which tells the story of the Vietnam Wall, the era during the conflict, and a computerized name locator.

"We are honored to have The Wall that Heals displayed in our community. It will provide all of us an opportunity to honor those who paid the ultimate price for service to our country and to learn more concerning this important time in our country's history", remarked Mayor of Wadsworth, Robin Laubaugh..

The Wall That Heals exhibition is organized by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the organization charged with preserving The Wall in Washington, DC and its vast legacy. National sponsors of the tour include Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Trust, Federal Express, Fujitsu Transaction Solutions, Inc., Harley-Davidson Foundation and Target Corporation. Local sponsors include: Wadsworth American Legion Post 170, O’Neill Group, City of Wadsworth, Wadsworth Schools and Veterans of Foreign Wars #1089.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 10am on Friday, May 30. The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day beginning at that time. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact Jack Ollom (330) 335-9301.



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