AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged Texans to honor military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our countrys freedom by visiting the Wall That Heals" a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that travels to communities throughout the U.S. during its stop in Taylor.
The memorial will be open for viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday March 25 through Sunday March 28 at the corner of Main Street and Mallard Lane.
Throughout our nations history the men and women of our armed forces have given their lives to ensure our nations freedom and I encourage Texans to take advantage of this opportunity to honor those who have given their lives to create the country we know today" Gov. Perry said. Its not every day that we see a historic monument travel to Texas and have the chance to participate in a ceremony of this magnitude."
A ceremony honoring fallen solders whose names are inscribed on the wall will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday March 27. The ceremony will include a candlelight vigil participation by the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans and a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force.
Many Americans will not have an opportunity to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and this event provides the chance to experience some of what that landmark conveys" Sen. Steve Ogden said. I hope that everyone who can will pay tribute to those who served us all."
There are more than 200000 Texas veterans of the Vietnam War and more than 3400 Texans names are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
For more information about the Wall that Heals please visit http://www.vvmf.org/twth
AUSTIN Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged Texans to honor military men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our countrys freedom by visiting the Wall That Heals" a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that travels to communities throughout the U.S. during its stop in Taylor.
The memorial will be open for viewing from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday March 25 through Sunday March 28 at the corner of Main Street and Mallard Lane.
Throughout our nations history the men and women of our armed forces have given their lives to ensure our nations freedom and I encourage Texans to take advantage of this opportunity to honor those who have given their lives to create the country we know today" Gov. Perry said. Its not every day that we see a historic monument travel to Texas and have the chance to participate in a ceremony of this magnitude."
A ceremony honoring fallen solders whose names are inscribed on the wall will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday March 27. The ceremony will include a candlelight vigil participation by the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans and a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force.
Many Americans will not have an opportunity to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and this event provides the chance to experience some of what that landmark conveys" Sen. Steve Ogden said. I hope that everyone who can will pay tribute to those who served us all."
There are more than 200000 Texas veterans of the Vietnam War and more than 3400 Texans names are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
For more information about the Wall that Heals please visit http://www.vvmf.org/twth
