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Ljwt330 · 02-16-2019, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RickNC

(Snip).. Finally visited the wall in 1989 when my own father passed and was buried at Quantico. I saw Tommy's father's name and cried as hard for him as I had my dad the previous day.

It is amazing to me how powerful the Vietnam Memorial Wall truly is. I visited the wall several years ago and when I saw the names of my friends, I too burst into tears. I couldn't help myself though it had been over 40 years since they were lost.

Thank you for your story.

RI Expat · 02-18-2019, 05:40 AM

I served and lost a couple of buddies and found out later that schoolmates were also gone. The Wall is powerful to visit. I recommend after dark or right at dusk for a real dramatic viewing.

I heard that Rolling Thunder will not take place because arrangements for the parking lots at the Pentagon were too difficult because of security. Now there is a sad state of affairs. It has long been on my bucket list to buy or rent a bike just to ride with that crowd.

Thanks for sharing the link and keeping the heroes of the forgotten war close.

v/r
Carl

RickNC · 02-18-2019, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RI Expat

I heard that Rolling Thunder will not take place because arrangements for the parking lots at the Pentagon were too difficult because of security. Now there is a sad state of affairs. It has long been on my bucket list to buy or rent a bike just to ride with that crowd.

v/r
Carl

I think this is the last year, so still time to go. I don't ride but was in DC in 2015 during the rally and it was amazing to see that many bikes going down Constitution ave past the Wall. You wouldn't be alone as a spectator there was a lot people watching the procession from the curb.

Pigman1 · 02-18-2019, 10:00 AM

An absolutely awesome site, and well worth an extended study. But if you really want a POWERFUL EXPERIENCE, go see the wall in person. Something happens to you that you just don't expect.

hawkeye1995 · 02-18-2019, 11:01 PM

Thanks for posting. If you can not make it to D.C. to see the Vietnam Memorial Wall, then go see the traveling version. If I recall, it is set to 3/4 scale of the original. I went at night, and big elephant tears started rolling down my tired old eyes. Just breath taking! It is free to visit, but they do have a place to donate. I reached in my wallet and gave what i had, The best $32.00 I ever donated. I served during Vietnam Era, but did not serve in country. I do have a few friends from high school, that served in country. One is in a battle with agent orange effects, and the other committed suicide many years ago. One thing about combat, even if you survive, you still have to fight for your life long after the war is over. 1971-1995

99-Am.Star · 02-21-2019, 12:34 PM

my wife's cousin is one from our town, and there were 3 friends who's names all made the list. I am 100% disabled all service related, and live a piece of that time every day I get up in the morning. Those days are with me just like yesterday.

mikeh2obury · 02-23-2019, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by saddlesore

Click & Scroll

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall - The Virtual Wall (TM)

Thank you for this website. i was able to find my Friend and Firstie Dick Deuter.

MSHappyCampers · 02-28-2019, 10:39 AM

Thanks for sharing!

AgentOrange · 03-02-2019, 03:50 PM

Here is another perspective. The traveling wall and the Vietnam Wall in our nations capitol are both very emotional things to see and experience . But there are thousands of others who won’t be listed on those walls who are now deceased from many other reasons , from suicide to substance abuse to belated illness . Which happens to be what myself and god knows how many others are dealing with everyday . I have one of the 3 original presumptive Agent Orange illnesses.My war
continues with CLL. But I’d go back and serve again in a heartbeat . Hang in there all my brothers and keeping fighting !!!