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Vietnam Moving Wall Arrives in Solon

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday. The Moving Vietnam Wall will be in Solon until Monday.

NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOVING WALL'S VISIT TO SOLON:

  • What is the Moving Wall? A half-sized, exact replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C.
  • The Moving Wall is set up at VFW Post 1863, located at 6340 Melbury Avenue.
  • The wall will be open for public viewing until noon on July 30.
  • The public is welcome to view the wall 24 hours per day.
  • An opening ceremony is scheduled for 4 p.m. July 26.
  • A dedication ceremony is set for July 28 at 10 a.m.
  • Closing Ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. July 29.
  • Veterans plan to read each of the 58,272 names enscribed on the wall.

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