The Moving Wall Coming To Platteville, WI
Coming July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 2009
Click here for the official press release
About THE MOVING WALL™
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for more than twenty years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.
John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.
Military service is considered our nation’s highest form of citizenship and has been freely accepted by millions of men and women throughout U.S. history. There are an estimated 23.5 million living American vets, and 13 percent of tri-state residents, as many as 12,000, are military service veterans.
Because of their selfless commitment to our country, U.S. veterans are eligible for a variety of services, both federal and state, to assist them and their families. Veterans administration benefits include: compensation/pension, health care, pharmacy, education, home loans, life insurance, vocational training and rehabilitation, and burial and survivors benefits. Such services can prove essential to helping vets recover from wartime injuries, readjust to civilian life, build a career, and raise their families.
The Need
Military service changes lives. Common are the stories of men and women who enter the military without direction or purpose in life and return home stronger, more focused individuals. Unfortunately, many of those who experienced combat also were damaged physically and emotionally – scars that often last a lifetime. Even those not directly impacted by battle are entitled to treatment befitting our most respected citizens.
Many veterans, however, are unaware of the full scope of services available to them or are unsure of how to access services to which they are entitled. Additionally, some may not seek services or information due to fear of the stigma attached to reaching out for help.
The Moving Wall Coming To Platteville, WI
Coming July 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 2009
Click here for the official press release
About THE MOVING WALL™
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for more than twenty years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.
John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.
Military service is considered our nation’s highest form of citizenship and has been freely accepted by millions of men and women throughout U.S. history. There are an estimated 23.5 million living American vets, and 13 percent of tri-state residents, as many as 12,000, are military service veterans.
Because of their selfless commitment to our country, U.S. veterans are eligible for a variety of services, both federal and state, to assist them and their families. Veterans administration benefits include: compensation/pension, health care, pharmacy, education, home loans, life insurance, vocational training and rehabilitation, and burial and survivors benefits. Such services can prove essential to helping vets recover from wartime injuries, readjust to civilian life, build a career, and raise their families.
The Need
Military service changes lives. Common are the stories of men and women who enter the military without direction or purpose in life and return home stronger, more focused individuals. Unfortunately, many of those who experienced combat also were damaged physically and emotionally – scars that often last a lifetime. Even those not directly impacted by battle are entitled to treatment befitting our most respected citizens.
Many veterans, however, are unaware of the full scope of services available to them or are unsure of how to access services to which they are entitled. Additionally, some may not seek services or information due to fear of the stigma attached to reaching out for help.