Vietnam Wall - 25th Anniversary, Nov. 10,2007

Nov. 03,2007

[trooprally]

LIST of the WEEK'S EVENTS including Reading of the Names.

Here is a quick break down of Saturday's events.

There is going to be a Opening Ceremony from 10 AM till 11 AM on the Mall at 3rd ST. between Jefferson and Davis Drives.

Closes Metro is the Blue/Orange Line stop at Federal Center, SW. But if you want to enjoy a nice morning stroll along the Mall, any of the other stops are good.

There is a Parade from 11 AM til 4 PM. It appears to start where the opening Ceremony is and go to the Washington Monument grounds. The route is not given.

At the Washington Monument Grounds from 12 noon till 6 PM the flyer says "Parade participants and the general public can enjoy a variety of activities and street vendors".

There is a great line up of entertainers on Saturday.

The flyer also says book your rooms and make travel arrangements at www.vva.org

For all the Marines reading this thread - Happy Birthday on this Saturday. Semper Fi

[Nam Vet]

A salute to those brave heroes serving our Republic with bravery and honor. Also to my fellow vets.

I saw the traveling wall in Vancouver several years ago and I'll never forget. I was fine until I got within about 100 yards from it and broke down. Took me about 1/2 hour to make that last 100 yards. I too want with all my heart to someday see the D.C. wall.

I was at the Swift Boat Sailors reunion this summer and heard that when some Swift Boat guys were at the wall in D.C., tons of people wanted their pictures taken with them .......ESPECIALLY PEOPLE FROM MASSACHUSETS !!

What a hoot !

Nam Vet

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

The picture you posted is awe-inspiring and truly fits the spirit of the Memorial.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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A Freeper Vet goes to the Vietnam Wall

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1019769/posts

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[ALOHA RONNIE]

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‘WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE...& YOUNG’...4 FREEDOM

http://www.Freerepublic.com/forum/a39626542519c.htm

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[ALOHA RONNIE]

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NEVER FORGET

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3 Lifesaver Heroes who selflessly reduced the number of heroic names now standing so very tall on The Vietnam Wall’s 3 Panel East, who gave their all on behalf of the Freedom of others at the 1st Major Battle for Freedom of the Vietnam War / November 1965:

Major BRUCE CRANDALL - Medal of Honor Recipient / February 2007
http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48215

Lt. RICK RESCORLA - 9/11 Lifesaver who selflessly gave up is own life in the process of saving 1,000’s of other lives / September 11th, 2001
http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361

Lt. Col. HAL G. MOORE - Valley of Death’s Landing Zone X-Ray Commanding Officer at the U.S. 7th Cavalry’s 2nd Battle of the Little Big Horn / November 1965
http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14752

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Signed:..”ALOHA RONNIE” Guyer
Veteran-1st Major Battle for Freedom of the Vietnam War / November 1965

http://www.lzxray.com

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm

http://www.RickRescorla.com

http://www.RickRescorla.com/The%20Statue.htm

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[trooprally]

Many Thanks for posting the Links to this Thread.

I hope the FReepers who have viewed this thread will come back and link to them.

I looked at some of the links but have to get onto writing some AARs.

[Mr] T

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Kathy! That picture ALWAYS makes me cry. What’s it called? Can I get one somewhere? Thanks!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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Thank you for your kindness, [Mr] T

http://www.lzxray.com/Ronnie3.jpg

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[La Enchiladita]

Gathering of Eagles at the Wall, March 17, 2007
**Photo by OwenKellogg**

[trooprally]

Real nice picture. Thanks.

Haven’t seen you on the threads I have been visiting, how have you been doing?

[Mr] T

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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LT GENERAL Hal Moore Joins Operation Gratitude Volunteers on December 1st, 2007!

http://www.Freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1921770/posts

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[La Enchiladita]

I’m fine, thanks...:) Had a series of “life events” recently, and at the same time due to trends here being more “selective” re posting....;^)

I wish I could be there this weekend, Mr. T! We are doing care packaging this weekend and I have a special Sunday at church coming up.

I look forward to reports of the Wall’s 25th anniversary.

[trooprally]

Sounds like all is well. Good to hear that. Yea, FR can be addictive. I’ve also cut back on posting but still active in FReeping.

[Mr] T

[Gator113]

Thank you for your post, it was very good.

I will never forget, nor will I ever forgive.

[exit82]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[GodBlessUSA]

Great photo of the Eagles at The Wall Dita!

Enjoyed viewing your photos Aloha. I always liked Sam Shepherd.

I still need to send my donation to Operation Gratitude. Will do! :)
Thanks so much for the pings!

I wish I could be in DC for the parade on Saturday and the ceremony at the Wall for our Hero Veterans on Sunday.