The Wall That Heals (DFW TX)

VVMF ^ | 2020FEB27 | VVMF/City of Garland

[Svartalfiar]

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Garland Thursday, Feb. 27, through Sunday, March 1. The exhibit will be on display at Audubon Park, 342 W. Oates Road, and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The City of Garland is leading the effort that will bring the exhibit to the metroplex. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,276 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Wall That Heals is proudly supported by Visit Garland and the City of Garland.

Dates:
Thursday, Feb. 27 - Sunday, March 1

Times:
Open 24 hours a day (closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1)

Location:
Audubon Park - Soccer Fields, 342 W. Oates Road Garland, TX 75043 (Map)

Cost:
Free

[Svartalfiar]

So, I assume general/chat is the best spot for local current events.

Not sure who all is in the DFW / NTX area, but The Wall That Heals is coming to the Dallas area (east of downtown, close to Rockwall) this weekend. I'm sure it'd be a good fun experience for a lot of people here, as well as kids/grandkids!

If you aren't in the area, we're the second stop this year so check https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/2020-Tour-Schedule/ for when it comes out close to you!

[L,TOWM]

I was thinking about seeing it. I have seen the original in DC and it closes early on Sunday, so I probably won’t make it to this one.

[SanchoP]

The “Black Gash”. Think I’ll pass.

[GingisK]

This one makes me cry every time I see it: The Wall

[pepsi_junkie]

I remember when I was a young and dumb teenager in the 80s opining that "The Wall" was kind of boring compared to the more majestic monuments all over the mall. The neighbor I said that to was an older fellow and he just said something like "sometimes a monument is about more than how it looks. It's something the country needs now."

Made me think a lot, stayed with me to this day. I'm glad that wall was made just the way it was. I've seen how it touches people and I'm a bit ashamed I ever said anything so foolish as I did those days but grateful I said them to someone wise enough to school me properly.

[Wneighbor]

I think this might rate a Texas bump.

[luvie]

Thanks. I think so, too!

BUMP! If you’re in the area, you might want to visit this display.

[pax_et_bonum]

Thanks, LUV W!

I sent this to friends.

:-)

[Jane Long]

Thanks for the ping!

[laplata]

Thanks, LUV W.

[Svartalfiar]

Thanks! And can you add me to the TX list if you haven’t already :)

[Wneighbor]

Thanks! And can you add me to the TX list if you haven’t already :)

Pinging Mrs. LuvW on that. She has the Texas ping list.

[smokingfrog]

[Svartalfiar]

Thanks! And can you add me to the TX list if you haven’t already :)

Pinging Mrs. LuvW on that. She has the Texas ping list.

Ah, that's what I meant to do. Didn't notice your post was to both of us, not from her :p Thanks!