Kirk W Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 We have visited both the one in Washington DC and the traveling one but whether you have been there or not, this site is well worth some time to explore it. First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. Then click on their names.It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals. The Wall Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks, Kirk, that's a great site. I've been to both memorials as well, and found several names of men I served with in 'Nam. A couple of names were a bit of a shock to me, since they both came home about the same time I did, but I didn't know they had returned for another tour. Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 In spite of having many friends and family serve in Viet Nam I am thrilled to be able to say I know none of the names on the wall from either my or Dave's hometowns. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selah Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Kirk, Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Thank you Kirk for providing this link. Regrettably 3 friends from my hometown are on the wall. Another is the younger brother of a friend I served with. I have visited the permanent home of the traveling Wall in Truth or Consequences, NM. It's completely staffed by volunteers. Some day I plan to return. edit: I discovered 30 men on the wall have the same last name as mine. That is mind staggering. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ_49 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I went to the wall in DC. Lets just say, once was enough!!Dave Dave & Linda 2011 Bighorn 3670 2000 Ford 7.3 PS diesel white and tan in color Now Fulltiming since May15, 2010 Semper Fi Marines!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Me too Dave. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Me too, Derek. 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I was overwhelmed by the wall in D.C. and I was one who stayed stateside. It has to be even more powerful for those who went to Viet Nam. The young woman who designed that wall knew what she was about. An immersive experience. If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend going. Once. As the guys said above. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry 1190 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I was born and raised in Washington DC, left for Parris Island in 1968 went to Vietnam in 1969 came home late 1970, discharged and took a job at the Washington Navy Yard until Dec.18th 1983, resigned and went into the U S Secret Service Dec.19th 1983, retired Jan. 7th 2007, left DC Jan 8th 2007 for Florida, I could never gather enough nerve to visit the Vietnam memorial. I tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I hear you Larry. The silence there is deafening. Welcome to the forum. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I went a couple of times the summer I volunteer in that area and I'm glad. I had seen the traveling wall in Fla in 1999. I was there when they opened the WW11 memorial. I went to all of them I could including Korean. I don't know that it made me feel any better but I am still glad I went. If I had not got the volunteer gig I might have never had the chance. I kind of think in the future some big important memorials should be put in the center of the country so more people could have a shot at visiting them. May sound kind of stupid but it seems kind of reasonable to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I kind of think in the future some big important memorials should be put in the center of the country so more people could have a shot at visiting them. May sound kind of stupid but it seems kind of reasonable to me. There's the Freedom Rock in Iowa. http://www.dailyyonder.com/freedom-rock-veterans-memorial-times-ten. Our visit to it was not as powerful as the wall but it was worth the stop. I wish I could go each year to see his current version in person. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 I have visited "The Wall" in Washington DC as well as most of the other war memorials there and a good many other monuments and battlefields around the country. All of them seem to have a way of touching my soul, but The Wall is most special to me because there are two names on the wall that are known to me, and probably also because it took place during my time in service. I have also been to the traveling Wall on three different occasions, the latest having been this summer in Hot Springs, SD. There are several other such memorials that mean a great deal as well. It does add impact to most people when they have someone they knew among those honored dead. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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