This event runs August 20th through August 24th.
Wednesday Aug 20, 2014
August 20-24 2014 All Day Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial Free
Allen Nohl 920-207-1196Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial 20th Anniversary
The Sheboygan County Veterans Memorial is pleased to announce their 20th anniversary. The committee has partnered with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund of Washington DC and is having The Wall That Heals come to Sheboygan. The Wall That Heals is a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial which is located in Washington, D.C. It is approximately 250 feet in length, and like the original memorial is erected in a chevron-shape. The replica is constructed of powder-coated aluminum, supported by an aluminum frame, and is made up of 24 individual panels, each containing six columns of names. The panels join together to form a nearly 250 feet wide structure. Like The Wall in Washington DC, the names on The Wall That Heals are listed by day of casualty. This event will also include a traveling museum. Information cases will display photos of service members, letters and memorabilia left at The Wall in D.C. The museum also includes a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the conflict in Vietnam. When The Wall That Heals comes to Sheboygan, it will be escorted by the American Legion Riders on Tuesday August 19 and will be set up on the grounds of the Sheboygan County Veteran?s Memorial which is just east of the Sheboygan Memorial Mall. The address is: 3091 Wilgus Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081. This is an all day event and it will be open to the public starting on Wednesday August 20th through Sunday, August 24th 6:00 PM. On August 22, 23 and 24th attendees will also have the opportunity to ride classic Vietnam era Huey Air Ambulance helicopter for membership fee amongst many other free attractions. A recognition ceremony will take place on Saturday August 23 at 1:00 PM in which guest speakers and numerous Veterans groups will honor our veterans of yesterday and today. Congregational members of neighboring Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will provide a brat fry on the day of the ceremony. Please check the Sheboygan County Veteran's Memorial website: www.scvmemorial.org for additional information. Please consider attending this moving and memorable event. Let us remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Remember our love ones our heroes.Date and Time
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3091 Wilgus Ave.
Sheboygan, WI 53081.Fees/Admission
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