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Yahoo
30-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Local kids get history lesson from traveling Vietnam veterans memorial
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A powerful tribute to fallen heroes is making a stop in the Mahoning Valley this weekend. The Wall that Heals — a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial — continues its mission of remembrance and education. It arrived in Warren this week, giving local residents a chance to honor those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. From noon to 3 p.m. Friday, families and students gathered for special programs focused on the importance of remembering this pivotal time in American History. 'Kids don't always get to learn about the Vietnam War. They don't get to know what the Vietnam vets went through when they came home, so just getting to sit down with them and talk to them while we're doing these things, saying, 'So what do you think about that wall up there? Do you know why it's so important?'' said Aimee Wehmeyer, director of the Warren Heritage Center. Organizers say the wall will remain in town through the weekend with other events planned to encourage reflection, education and healing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
‘Wall that Heals' comes to town, honoring Vietnam veterans
LIBERTY, Ohio (WKBN) — The traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial made its way to Trumbull County Tuesday afternoon with a large escort. Nearly 400 motorcycles accompanied the memorial as it traveled north on State Route 11. This is the second time the 'Wall that Heals' has been to Warren. Motorcyclists accompanying the wall on its journey say it's wonderful to see so many people willing to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. 'I think this is great, letting all the people know that our brothers that didn't make it home can still be honored,' said Warren resident Howard Burgy. Over 13,000 people visited the memorial during its first trip in 2018. The Wall that Heals will be on the South Lawn of Packard Music Hall through June 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
