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Thanks for the ping, SAM.

It was a very emotional time for me when I was able to visit the Wall a few years ago.

The Traveling Wall is in Modesto, CA this weekend. First Baptist Church of Modesto is hosting the project. FBC Modesto is also presenting a drama each night. The drama presents a story of a day in the lives of a squad of men in Vietnam. The title is "Not Forgotten," and offers a healing message to so many Vets who served in that era. Information can be seen at www.fbcmodesto.com.

Thank a Vet - it's the least we can do. Some vets have never heard the words, "Thank You."

Salute!

Dave, I thank you and all who served and still serve. I will not forget.

I can imagine how emotional that was for you. I have never made it to Washington DC to visit the Wall.

I did get numerous opportunities to see and stand Honor Guard at the Traveling Wall when it came to Illinois. I also helped with getting the McHenry County Vietnam Menmorial funded, designed and dedicated. Those events were very emotional for me. I know if I ever made it to see the Wall, I would breakdown.

We have a beautiful Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Portland, Oregon and every Memorial Day the is a very moving ceremony.

I am so glad you were able to share the traveling wall with others recently. It was in Santa Barbara not long ago and it is such a wonderfully precious monument.

This is another good site to visit.

Thank you Diver Dave and all of the other veterans that have served. We all enjoy freedom today because of what you and others have fought for. We owe you so much.

The Traveling Wall is in Modesto, CA this weekend. First Baptist Church of Modesto is hosting the project. FBC Modesto is also presenting a drama each night. The drama presents a story of a day in the lives of a squad of men in Vietnam. The title is "Not Forgotten," and offers a healing message to so many Vets who served in that era. Information can be seen at www.fbcmodesto.com.

Is this wall in Modesto the Traveling Wall I heard talk radio host Rusty Humphries, say he was responsible for getting there? I missed what town he was talking about. He said his father died in Vietman.

He was telling how one night when he didn't have it covered with security someone came and stole $5000 worth of equipment. He felt so bad, but had so many people saying to hang in and not give up it wasn't his fault.

Then yesterday or the day before (I think) he got an early morning call saying the wind and rain had blown the wall down. He said not only was it down but it was a mess. He wanted to cry and was ready to give up. Then he remembered all the e-mails and calls to his radio station after the theft. They had encouraged him to "Hang in there." He then said; "D*m*t this wall is going to be up for Veterans day". He then put out a call and he said over a thousand people showed up to help get the wall back up.

He couldn't say enough about how the community had come together to help out.

"The Traveling Wall is in Modesto, CA this weekend."

When the traveling Wall came to Waseca, MN a few years ago, my husband and I went to visit it. The experience was SO MOVING, and the depth of the feeling was so rich (there were benches placed nearby. All of them had at least one veteran, just sitting, some weeping, some just staring at the wall) that it was overwhelming. In deep grief, I found the name of the young brother-in-law I had never met, killed when his chopper was shot down.

It is very hard to describe the sorrow that envelops one when they walk along that wall. If the replica evokes this kind of feeling, I can't even imagine the anguish and grief that would be experienced at the original Wall.

God bless EVERY person represented on that wall, and God bless all who have served anywhere, those who are presently serving, and those who are yet to serve. We are FOREVER in your debt. Pray for us.