The Wall That Heals -Port Byron, NY

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO Port Byron, New York on June 1-4, 2017

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War
 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Port Byron, New York on June 1 – 4, 2017 and will be open and free to the public.  The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War and its walls bear the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

 
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of the most visited memorials in America, with more than 5.6 million visitors each year. However, many Americans have not been able to visit what has become known to many as “The Wall.” The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), the organization that built The Wall, wants to give all veterans and their family members all across America an opportunity to see the Memorial.

 
 “Taking The Wall That Heals on the road gives thousands more veterans and their family members an opportunity to see The Wall and honor those who have served and sacrificed so much,” said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF. “It helps veterans from all of America’s conflicts to find healing and a powerful connection through their common military experiences.”

 
Since its debut in 1996, more than two million people have visited The Wall That Heals sites. It has made stops in nearly 400 U.S. communities in addition to an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. Hosting The Wall That Heals provides a community with a multi-day experience that includes an educational experience for local schools and organizations on the history of the Vietnam era and The Wall. The exhibit includes a mobile Education Center comprised of:  a digital display of photos of local service members whose names are found on The Wall; letters and memorabilia left­ at The Wall in D.C.; a map of Vietnam and a chronological overview of the conflict in Vietnam. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context.


The Wall That Heals will be open 24 hours a day beginning on June 1, 2017 there is no charge for admission. For more information, contact Dr. Linda Townsend at Dana L. West High School at [email redacted] or Nicholas Valenti , Vietnam Veterans Chapter 704 at [email redacted]


Bringing the “Wall” will cost approximately $20,000.00.  So far, we have raised $3,750.00 to cover the initial down payment.  After the initial payment, a second payment of $3,750.00 is critically needed to at least ensure the arrival of the “Wall.” The balance of the funds required goes to covering the site costs and any other associated costs that may be incurred.


VVMF coordinates local stops of The Wall That Heals and the accompanying mobile Education Center. The current schedule and more information can be found at:  www.thewallthatheals.org.  The 2017 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by:  USAA,  FedEx, and Geico. The Port Byron stop is supported by local sponsors from Central New York. The mobile exhibit is transported across the country in partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its members.

 
About the half-scale replica
 
The replica Wall 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 names on The Wall That Heals replicate the names on The Wall in Washington, D.C. As on The Wall, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex. Thus, the beginning and ending of the conflict are joined at the center, signifying an epoch in American history.

 
The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community by a 53-foot, fifth-wheel trailer with cases built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center that tells the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

               

About VVMF and the Education Center at The Wall
 

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington, D.C. in 1982. VVMF is dedicated to preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating future generations about the impact of the Vietnam War through programs, ceremonies and education.

 
              Three decades later, the mission continues as VVMF raises funds to build the Education Center at The Wall. The Center will be an interactive learning facility on the National Mall where our military heroes' stories and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Education Center will feature the faces and stories of the more than 58,000 men and women on The Wall and honor America's Legacy of Service, including those serving in our nation's Armed Forces today. Time Warner is the Lead Gift Benefactor in the campaign to build the Education Center at The Wall. To learn more about VVMF and the Education Center at The Wall, visit www.vvmf.org  or call (202) 393 - 0090.

If you have pictures of a Vietnam Veteran who was killed during the War click this link and follow the instructions on how to submit a photo.

To Make a Donation to help sponsor The Wall That Heals Port Byron Program,

The address is :

VVA Chapter 704

PO BOX 1484

Auburn, New York 13021