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The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet long and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.
Like the original Memorial, The Wall That Heals is erected in a chevron shape and visitors can do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. The replica is constructed of Avonite, a synthetic granite, and its 140 numbered panels are supported by an aluminum frame. Machine engraving of the more than 58,000 names along with modern LED lighting provide readability of The Wall day and night.
As on The Wall, the names on The Wall That Heals are listed by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) and work their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side), and working their way back into the center/apex, joining the beginning and end of the conflict at the center.
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The Wall That Heals Schedule of Events
Morgan County Fairgrounds
1749 Hospital Dr. Martinsville, IN 46151
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Escort/Caravan
At approximately 11:30 am the escort/caravan will begin to gather at the Mooresville Town Center Shopping Center. Between 3:00-3:30 pm the truck carrying The Wall will leave the shopping center parking lot on its escorted trip to Martinsville traveling south on St. Rd. 67 to 39 Bypass and turning onto Morgan St. We encourage everyone to line up on Morgan St. and watch for our “Flag Ambassadors” who will be passing out American flags to welcome The Wall as it comes into town.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Wall Assembly
9:00 am assembly begins on setting up The Wall with our army of volunteers. The public is welcome to come and view the setup process which will take several hours. As soon as the first panel is set The Wall is officially open to the public for 24 hours a day.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Official Opening Ceremony
9:00 am Official Opening Ceremony with special guests Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and featured guest Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis. Mr. Davis will be holding a book signing at the 4-H auditorium after the ceremony.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Agent Orange Candlelight Ceremony
9:30 pm Agent Orange Candlelight Ceremony Special ceremony honoring veterans who served and suffered the effects of Agent Orange-Public is invited.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Vietnam Gold Star Family Reception
7:00 pm Special reception for the families of the Morgan County boys on The Wall. Family members for information or RSVP to Janice Bolinger at dlbjeb@comcast.net or (317) 446-8757
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Closing Ceremony
2:00 pm Closing ceremony and dove release
Taps will be played each evening at 7:00 pm by Spirit of 45