8/29/14 - Americans killed during the Vietnam War will be remembered this weekend at a memorial in Hamburg Township. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. and will return to Livingston County after 4 years. The wall lists American casualties from the war and is among the artifacts that takes visitors back in time. Tribute concerts, speakers and a history exhibit are all part of the recognition of those who served. Glen Veno, who is volunteering at the event, was an Air Calvary helicopter pilot during the war. He tells WHMI there is no political aim behind the exhibit, only the opportunity to learn. Veno says it has been interesting to see each generationâs response to the memorial as well as watch a mending process for some. Veno explains someone who may have ridden in the helicopter because of an injury during the war, might be reluctant to physically be near it due to the negative connotation. He says as some heal, they are able to move towards eventually once again sitting in the helicopter and even reflecting on their experience. Veno encourages community members of all ages to attend whether it is to learn, remember or revisit a crucial part of history.
The Moving Wall will be open 24/7 through Monday. (DK)
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