Why is the Moving Wall coming to Miamisburg, Ohio?
Posted by Michael | Filed under General Information
The Moving Wall, the nation’s first and only traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be in Miamisburg from September 25-29, 2008.
Mayor Dick Church said, “We are honored that The Moving Wall will visit our community and appreciate the generous efforts of The Moving Wall Event Committee in bringing this very special experience to Miamisburg. The memorial helps to bring healing to veterans and families and friends of those who died or are missing in Vietnam, especially those who may not have the opportunity to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC.”
“We strive to educate the community on the price veterans paid for us and the respect they deserve from us.” said Gene Rishforth, chairman of The Moving Wall Event Committee. “We are committed, as a group, to The Wall in Washington, DC annually to pay our respect and to honor those who gave their lives for our country.
Our organization holds several fundraisers throughout the year; the proceeds are used to make donations to selected veteran organizations and veteran families” said Dave Courtney, Rolling Thunder, Ohio Chapter 11, also chairman of The Moving Wall Event Committee. “Visitors to The Moving Wall are moved beyond words,” Courtney continued.” The Moving Wall allows people to experience the memorial, to reach out and touch the name of someone they lost. Visiting the wall is a very emotional experience, even for people who don’t personally know someone who died in Vietnam. The Vietnam War touched us all in some way, and The Moving Wall gives us a chance to say thank you to those who gave their lives to that war effort.” Those who come to The Moving Wall while it is in Miamisburg will be looking for one or a few very special names. Trained volunteers will be on the site to help people identify the location of the names they seek.
The opening ceremony will be at 5:30 pm, September 25 and will remain open to the public, 24 hours a day, until it closes approximately 2:00 pm on the 29th. Those who want to be a volunteer for this event should contact Gene Rishforth at (937) 681-5089 or via e-mail at starcityclassicparts@ameritech.net.
“Our nation honors the courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country of its Vietnam veterans.”
One Response to “Why is the Moving Wall coming to Miamisburg, Ohio?”
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Pat Thomas Says:
September 29th, 2008 at 8:57 amThank you so much for bringing the wall to Miamisburg, Ohio. This is my first chance to visit any of the walls. I have a cousin that is on the wall. It was emotional but very worth while…. I didn’t want to leave. Thanks to you and all of our veterans.