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Vet traveling tribute to arrive March 31
Eastern Arizona Courier
Published on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:28 AM MST
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute-Traveling Wall Foundation will bring its memorial display to Safford on March 31.
The Swift Murphy American Legion Post No. 32 is sponsoring the display, which includes a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. The replica wall is 80 percent of the size of the wall in Washington and bears the names of all 58,000 U.S. military members who lost their lives in Vietnam.
Steve Oller, club manager and financial officer of the post, said motorcycle riders and the Arizona Depart-ment of Public Safety are expected to meet trucks carrying the traveling tribute at 11 a.m. at the New Mexico border near Duncan.
The entourage, which could include up to 300 motorcycles, will travel west on Highway 70 into Safford.
Oller said the arrival time will be around noon. He said times are approximate.
A welcoming ceremony will be held on the Wal-Mart parking lot on 20th Avenue between noon and 1 p.m. After the ceremony, setup will begin at Firth Park on Highway 70 in Safford.
Oller said the setting up of the displays, including the replica Vietnam Wall, will be done by volunteers and inmates of the Arizona State Prison-Safford.
In addition to the wall, the tribute includes displays honoring those from the United States who served in the Spanish American War, World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the recent wars fought in Somalia and the Middle East.
There will also be a tribute honoring those who died Sept. 11, 2001 — known as 9-11 — when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked.
Visitors can view the memorial display April 1 through April 11. The memorial will be open around the clock. There is no admission charge.
The memorial will be open Easter Sunday, April 4.
“We’re planning on having a unique Easter service after church services,” Oller said.
For more information call the American Legion at 428-2990.
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La Center Mayor Jim Irish appeared before the Woodland City Council to ask for support of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute.
Tim Hopkins is co-coordinating The American Veterans Travelling Tribute in La Center, Washington. This event will last for four days and thousands of people are expected to attend. The main focus of the exhibit is the Wall which is a replica of the Viet Nam Memorial in Washington, DC. The exhibit is 80% of the size of the original which is 8 feet tall and 380 feet long.
We encourage you and your family to support and attend this patriotic event.
American Veterans Traveling Tribute coming to Ennis
Community Participation Escalates
Carol Grey Honza
ENNIS – Spirited meetings continue regarding the American Veterans Traveling Tribute, oming to Ennis in May.
Members of the Welcome Home...Ennis Honors Her Heroes Committee, numerous community leaders, and area participants met Tuesday evening, March 2, at the VFW Post 7106 in Ennis.
Discussions involved ongoing plans for events leading up to the week-long celebration scheduled for May 5-9 in Ennis.
Due to the absence of the co-chairmen, Dan Cook, and Marylyn Wylie — Buddy Markham chaired the meeting, covering a number of items on the agenda, including budgetary projections for the event, and the progression of sub-committee assignments.
"We are looking to have many entries in our Patriotic Parade on Saturday, May 8," said Paula Tucker, parade chairman.
"We are already receiving entries."
"Parade applications may be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, the Ennis Daily News, Waxahachie Daily Light, The Ellis County Press, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Ennis Public Library, or you may phone: Paula Tucker, parade chairman, 972-875-2717."
There will be vintage cars, classic cars, motor cycles, floats, etc., hopefully, bands, and all must be decorated in a Patriotic theme or colors. At this point, we do not have a true picture of the make-up of the parade – but hopefully, we will have a better scope by mid April," said Tucker.
Carol Honza, public relations chairman reported, "Poster and Essay contests and guidelines for school age students have been sent to Ellis County schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, and extra copies are available at Waxahachie Daily Light, Ennis Daily News, The Ellis County Press, Ennis Public Library, Ennis Boys & Girls Club, the Ennis Chamber of Commerce and Ennis Convention and Visitors Bureau."
"You may also phone 972-878-5510 for additional copies of Contests and Guidelines," she said.
"We have had an army of people ready and willing to assist in our event in so many ways," said Markham.
"Of primary importance was the generous donation of the use of an unused portion school property which was donated by EISD school administration for a one-time use during the week of the event, to be used as the site on which to house the main event. "This is where the Wall will be erected, and the ceremonial tent, and main events will be held. This property selection initially, had a great deal to do with the Veterans Traveling Wall event coming to Ennis at all — so it is with a great amount of appreciation that we acknowledge the donation of the use of this property by EISD officials. "In addition, numerous school professionals are also donating their time and talents [after school hours] volunteering in the efforts toward the event," explained Markham..
"Military personnel from various branches of services have come forward to offer ground and air assistance.
"Churches have reached out to offer pastoral coverage with event services, benediction ceremonies, etc. Vietnam veterans are especially interested in the event as the Traveling Wall contains 58,000 names of those lost in the Vietnam War.
"Other American Veteran losses are also specifically honored at the event in various memorials, so we expect many other people will want to see these memorials as well," added Markham. .
"City of Ennis departments and staff, police and fire fighters, along with ambulance personnel have stepped up to offer help in numerous areas.
"The American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard and area bikers will be highly visible in Ennis during the week of the event – offering escort and patrol assistance as well," added Markham.
Meeting attendee Police Chief John Erisman noted, "Our department is ready to meet the challenges of this type of event head-on.
"It is similar to other events which occur in Ennis, where parades are involved."
"We have a ready-plan and protocol to cover such events, and we will be meeting with your Committee on a regular basis to follow each stage in its planning, and schedule our departmental plans accordingly."
"Business leaders, retirees; scout troops, and the general public from many areas of Ellis County and the Metroplex want to help," continued Markham."
"And many people are attending our fundraisers – like our recent chili supper at Baylor Baptist Church on Feb. 20,, sponsored by the VFW, which brought a good crowd that enjoyed some very good Chili fixins. "With gratitude, the proceeds were all donated by the VFW to our upcoming Veterans’ event," he added. "Mike Riley, our resident King-of-Ennis-Fish-Fry’s is cooking up a second fundraiser —a fish-fry, is scheduled March 20 at the First United Methodist Church in Ennis. "We hope everyone will come, because it is so heartwarming to know our Veterans are honored through such great opportunities for community participation," concluded Markham.
Organizational meetings of the Welcome Home – Ennis Honors Her Heroes Committee of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute will continue biweekly up until the event. Approximately 30 members and guests attended the meeting on Tuesday, March 2.
Meetings are open to anyone who may be interested in participating in the plans for the memorial event. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16 tat 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall in Ennis.
Traveling Vietnam wall to return to Gila Valley
By Diane Saunders Staff Writer Published on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 9:43 AM MST
Residents of the Gila Valley and beyond will have a chance to visit the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall beginning April 1 in Firth Park in Safford.
The Swift Murphy American Legion Post No. 32 is sponsoring the display, which includes a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. has donated $1,500 to help defray the costs of bringing the wall to Graham County.
"Freeport has been more than generous supporting veteran and Valley functions," said Steve Oller, club manager and financial officer of the post.
The Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall was at Firth Park in April 2008. An estimated 65,000 people, including school and veterans groups, visited the display.
The wall is 80 percent of the size of the wall in Washington and bears the names of all 58,000 U.S. military members who lost their lives in Vietnam.
The tribute includes displays honoring those from the United States who served in other wars, including World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict and the wars fought in the Middle East.
Oller said the wall — which is new — will arrive March 31. The wall is replaced periodically as it begins to show wear from frequent travel. Prison inmates and workers from the city of Safford and Graham County will help set up the display.
Visitors can view the memorial display April 1 through April 11. The display will be open around the clock.
Kat Sticklin, president of the American Legion Auxiliary, said volunteers are needed at the memorial throughout its 10-day stay in Firth Park.
"We want to get the community involved," Sticklin said, adding that local music groups are being sought to perform at the park.
Oller said organizers plan to designate certain days to honor different branches of the U.S. military. For example, April 10 will be Army day. On that day, members of the active-duty Army and the Army National Guard will participate.
For more information call the American Legion at 428-2990.
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Massive Veterans Wall Display at Daytona Bike Week Plaza Resort
Veteran's Tribute Vietnam Traveling Wall Procession Today
The massive traveling Vietnam Wall is a tribute to those who served our country and will be on display from 9am to 6pm, March 4-5th at the Plaza Resort on 600 N. Atlantic Ave in Daytona Beach. The display will also be open on Saturday from 9am to 4pm with closing ceremonies that include prominent keynote speakers, a balloon release, and Jimi Hendrix & Rolling Stones tribute bands.
Miss BikeWeek.com will be making an appearance for a meet and greet and photo opportunities on Thursday from 5 to 7pm at the Plaza. Something tells me she's going to make a lot of veterans and bikers very happy. What a great way to show our veterans respect and gratitude for all they have done for our country.
We hope you can stop by to see the tribute and take some pictures with Miss BikeWeek.com.
See the complete time line below for more details:
March 3, 2010
9am - 10am
Vietnam Travelling Wall Enters Daytona Beach
Staging area will be Gary Yeoman's Ford at the Daytona Auto Mall. The Travelling Wall, Rolling Thunder and Daytona Beach Police will assemble to escort the wall N. on Tomoka Farms Road to Mason Avenue. The Wall and Escorts will proceed E. up Mason to A1A, turning left to continue to the Plaza resort & Spa, located at 600 N. Atlantic Ave.
Media are welcome to come to the staging area at Gary Yeoman's before the procession. A staging area will be set up at 501 N. Atlantic Ave. for photo opportunities. Media can also photograph the arrival of the Wall from the Plaza parking lot.
March 4 - 5, 2010
9am - 6pm
'A Walk with Heroes' open to the public
All displays are open to viewing in the Plaza Resort's North Lot
There is no charge to the General Public for viewing
Displays Include:
Vietnam Wall
Walk of Heroes Collection
The 'Cost of Freedom' tribute
WWI/WWII/Korean War Tribute Collection
Gold Dog Tag collection for casualties since the Vietnam War
9/11 Tribute
Civil War Memorial
March 6, 2010
9am - 4pm
A Walk with Heroes' open to the public
All displays are open to viewing in the Plaza Resort's North Lot
There is no charge to the General Public for viewing
Displays Include:
Vietnam Wall
Walk of Heroes Collection
The 'Cost of Freedom' tribute
WWI/WWII/Korean War Tribute Collection
Gold Dog Tag collection for casualties since the Vietnam War
9/11 Tribute
Civil War Memorial
4:29pm
'A Walk with Heroes' Tribute program begins
'Changing of the Guard' ceremony at the Vietnam memorial Wall
5pm
Presentation of Colors/ WWII 'Warbird' Flyover
Invocation/National Anthem
Opening Remarks
Master of Ceremonies, Mike White, Volusia Director of Veterans Affairs
Swearing in of New Recruits
Sergeant Major Harold G. Overstreet, 12th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps
Remarks
Sgt. Maj. Overstreet
Keynote Speaker
Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey
Prayer for the Fallen/Moment of Silence/21 Gun Salute
Memorial Mass Balloon Launch
Star Spangled Banner
Jimi Taylor
Conclusion of Program
7pm
Tribute Concerts begin
Jimi Taylor (Jimi Hendrix Tribute)
Glimmer Twins (Rolling Stones tribute
'A Walk with Heroes' is a partnership between the Plaza Resort & Spa, Ocean Waters Management, and the World Famous Buffalo Chip.
The Plaza Resort & Spa is located at 600 N. Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach. The media is invited to attend all festivities. Media must RSVP for organizational purposes.
Media can contact Tim Stockman at (386) 944-4296, for further details or email him at tstockman@oceanwatersmanagement.com