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W.Va. Vietnam Mobile Wall coming to Logan
by Martha Sparks Society Editor
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An escort consisting of West Virginia State Troopers, helicopters and bikers will escort the West Virginia Vietnam Mobile Wall from Danville to Fountain Place Mall this Thursday.
The Wall, constructed by the West Virginia State Council Vietnam Veterans, serves as a memorial for all West Virginia’s Vietnam Veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Chapter 308 and The West Virginia State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, the Wall will be at Fountain Place from Thurs., Aug. 29, to Mon., Sept. 2.
Dedication ceremonies for the walls arrival in Logan County will be held at 5 p.m.
Names listed on the Wall are only from West Virginia and includes those who were killed in action, held as Prisoners Of War, and those still Missing in Action on the soils of South Vietnam, North Vietnam its seaways and theater of operation.
The wall lists over 732 West Virginians, but area veterans think that more names could be entered on the wall.
“We’re looking for people not on the wall,” Chavis Miller, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 308 Board of Director member, said. “Many moved to other parts of the country when they got out of high school to find jobs. Whatever state they were in when they left to go to the military then their name would be listed under that state. But if anyone died that was from West Virginia during the conflict then we need to know it.”
Miller said gave the example of Frankie Molnar. Molnar was raised in West Virginia, but was living in New Jersey when he was drafted. Molnar is honored with a memorial bridge located on U.S. 119 between Fountain Place Mall and the Whitman exit.
“There is no way of knowing how many West Virginians were killed during the Vietnam War era unless family members step forward and let us know,” Miller said.
Miller said if anyone knows of someone who should be listed on the wall they can call the Vietnam Veterans at 304-752-2110 or 304-752-3722.
The West Virginia State Council Mobile Wall travels throughout the state of West Virginia and will visit every county. The mobile wall does not have a permanent home.
W.Va. Vietnam Mobile Wall coming to Logan
by Martha Sparks Society Editor
11 hours ago |216 Views | 0 | | |
An escort consisting of West Virginia State Troopers, helicopters and bikers will escort the West Virginia Vietnam Mobile Wall from Danville to Fountain Place Mall this Thursday.
The Wall, constructed by the West Virginia State Council Vietnam Veterans, serves as a memorial for all West Virginia’s Vietnam Veterans who served during the Vietnam War.
Sponsored by Vietnam Veterans Chapter 308 and The West Virginia State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America, the Wall will be at Fountain Place from Thurs., Aug. 29, to Mon., Sept. 2.
Dedication ceremonies for the walls arrival in Logan County will be held at 5 p.m.
Names listed on the Wall are only from West Virginia and includes those who were killed in action, held as Prisoners Of War, and those still Missing in Action on the soils of South Vietnam, North Vietnam its seaways and theater of operation.
The wall lists over 732 West Virginians, but area veterans think that more names could be entered on the wall.
“We’re looking for people not on the wall,” Chavis Miller, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 308 Board of Director member, said. “Many moved to other parts of the country when they got out of high school to find jobs. Whatever state they were in when they left to go to the military then their name would be listed under that state. But if anyone died that was from West Virginia during the conflict then we need to know it.”
Miller said gave the example of Frankie Molnar. Molnar was raised in West Virginia, but was living in New Jersey when he was drafted. Molnar is honored with a memorial bridge located on U.S. 119 between Fountain Place Mall and the Whitman exit.
“There is no way of knowing how many West Virginians were killed during the Vietnam War era unless family members step forward and let us know,” Miller said.
Miller said if anyone knows of someone who should be listed on the wall they can call the Vietnam Veterans at 304-752-2110 or 304-752-3722.
The West Virginia State Council Mobile Wall travels throughout the state of West Virginia and will visit every county. The mobile wall does not have a permanent home.
Mobile Wall in Oak Hill, WV
July 20, 2013
The West Virginia State Council, Vietnam Veterans of America is pleased to announce the 2nd Dedication of their recently completed “Mobile Wall” in Oak Hill, West Virginia on Saturday, July20, 2013.
The Mobile Wall is a portable memorial to the 732 West Virginian’s who lost their lives in Vietnam. The Mobile Wall will be available for viewing and will be used as an educational exhibit in West Virginia.
The Mobile Wall had its first dedicated in Fairmont, West Virginia on Saturday, June 22nd, and it was an emotional event for citizens in the Northern half of West Virginia. The 2nd dedication on July 20 is scheduled to accommodate the veterans, families and communities in Southern West Virginia.
The monument is 26 feet long and at its highest point is 6 feet high. Made of a black composite material, it is a very dignified tribute to West Virginia’s losses in Vietnam.
For more information on the project that build this memorial or a schedule of displays for 2013, please contact: Dave Simmons, President
West Virginia State Council at wvscpres@comcast.net
Connie Jones, President
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America West Virginia Association at jonconscave006@aol.com
Or visit our website at www.westvirginiastatecouncilmobilewall.org
The Mobile Wall is a portable memorial to the 732 West Virginian’s who lost their lives in Vietnam. The Mobile Wall will be available for viewing and will be used as an educational exhibit in West Virginia.
The Mobile Wall had its first dedicated in Fairmont, West Virginia on Saturday, June 22nd, and it was an emotional event for citizens in the Northern half of West Virginia. The 2nd dedication on July 20 is scheduled to accommodate the veterans, families and communities in Southern West Virginia.
The monument is 26 feet long and at its highest point is 6 feet high. Made of a black composite material, it is a very dignified tribute to West Virginia’s losses in Vietnam.
For more information on the project that build this memorial or a schedule of displays for 2013, please contact: Dave Simmons, President
West Virginia State Council at wvscpres@comcast.net
Connie Jones, President
Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America West Virginia Association at jonconscave006@aol.com
Or visit our website at www.westvirginiastatecouncilmobilewall.org
