Re: Vietnam Wall
The traveling wall is in our area this week, and we rode over to see it today. I've been to the big one in DC several times, and it is always deeply moving and very emotional for me. Even this 1/2-sized wall leaves me on the edge of tears and has an atmosphere of deep and solemn stillness. I was honored to chat for a few minutes with 4-5 vets who were there, all but one from Vietnam. The younger man was a veteran of Desert Storm, as is my son-in-law of whom I am very proud. I told them how much I respect and appreciate what they have done for all of us, even though we are total strangers to them. Obviously this exhibit really meant a lot to these veterans, and I am so glad the traveling wall is constantly being exhibited around the country so that everyone has the opportunity to experience it. I know I am talking about an American memorial here, but I am sure that this same emotion and pride is felt by people of every country when they think of the service and self-sacrifice of their military men and women.
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