Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 885 and the American Honor Guard of North Carolina brought the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to Wilmington, N.C., over the weekend, July 26-July 29. The Wall was open for viewing 24 hours a day at Mayfaire Town Center mall.
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a 288-foot, 3/5-scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., that stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. Friday’s opening ceremonies included the posting of colors, a wreath ceremony, and a keynote address.