The Vietnam Memorial Wall of Texas made its way to Kaufman, Texas on Saturday. The wall has been traveling the country for the last 10 years. It was purchased by Kaufman County with the help of the American Legion, VFW, the Marine Corps League and the citizens of Kaufman County. The 4/5ths scale replica of the Washington D.C. Memorial will go on permanent display at Kaufman County Veterans Memorial. Donations are still needed, visit Kaufman Herald for a complete story and details on how to help.
State Rep. Betty Brown spoke Saturday morning. This is her reflection in the Veterans Memorial at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park. This is not the Vietnam Wall of Texas but one of the many monuments they have at the park.
Here is a better picture of Betty speaking. Who is that guy taking notes with a camera around his neck?
Last is a clip of Steve Doty, one of the partners who owned the wall reading a poem he wrote.
I have more photos of the crowd that I will share later in the week.
16 comments:
Great memorial. Thanks for sharing with us. Steve Doty's poem was excellent. MB
The traveling Vietnam Memorial has visited Alaska too. I was very moved by it and felt ashamed that I could no longer remember the names of my High School class mates whose names are on the wall. I have also visited the real wall in DC. I have to admit it is impossible for me to see the wall without letting out a few tears.
We've had traveling versions of the wall visit my town, too. I like the idea of a travling memorial.
A traveling memorial is an original idea. What material is it made of..(can't get the link to work)
Jim, what an excellent post. That top photo is top notch.
No fair. You got me pooching my belly out. Glad you stopped by the event, though. It was fairly impressive with all the motorcycle riders on hand.
Wow, that is a wonderful idea.
This was a great post...liked all the pictre and video.
The traveling wall is a very moving experience. I am glad they visited your home town. I would like to go back to Washington and go to the wall again one more time. Someday.
Jim, I saw a traveling wall in Jackson, Mississippi, about 4 years ago. I wonder if it was this same one? Anyway, I think these memorials serve a great purpose for everyone, especially those who cannot make it to Washington, D.C., to see the original wall.
Thanks for stopping by today.
The Wall is such a magniicent design and makes for a great traveling memorial. I also visited one when it was near. It neveer fails to cause me to choke. I found the name of a friend who was a chopper pilot and it seemed surreal. Thank you for posting.
thanks for your reply..I just wondered about the logistics of moving it :))
Great post today Jim. I haven't seen this one but have seen the one in D.C. It's simplicity is powerful and moving.
They're all good, and I like your reflection photo the best. Very poignant.
WOW! That's a super neat photo of the reflection in the War Memorial!
Paul went to see the "traveling wall" a few years back in CA. It moved him a lot. 40 years ago the 30th (our grand daughter's 3rd bday) he was scheduled to get on the plane for Vietnam. He found out his order were changed to Germany, at his going away party. A Phone call he thought was a joke. I've always been grateful even though I didn't meet him for another 9 years; but He's had some guilt over it through the years. Thanks for your post.
Jim, I ditto Petrea's thoughts. Brilliant shot of Betty Brown. I also ditto Marcel's thoughts. One can't explain the reaction upon seeing their names.
-Kim
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