The Wall That Heals -- Franklin, Indiana -- June 3-6

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Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial on display at Johnson County Fairgrounds

Just south of Indianapolis.

Wall That Heals Franklin schedule:
Wednesday, June 2: Wall assembly; Wall available for viewing 24 hours a day once assembled.
Thursday, June 3: 9 a.m. opening ceremony.
Friday, June 4: 9:30 p.m. candlelight vigil.
Saturday, June 5: 1:30 p.m. honor ceremony.
Sunday, June 6: Exhibit closes at 2 p.m.

The Wall That Heals Franklin, a local nonprofit organization, was formed to honor our Vietnam veterans by bringing The Wall That Heals to Franklin, IN in 2021. The Wall That Heals is a 375-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The exhibit consists of The Wall That Heals replica along with a mobile Education Center.



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Also some nice roads for scenic rides nearby and great weather predicted after the rain stops today.

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        I escorted that Wall couple years back from Lebanon Missouri to Ava Missouri. School was still in session and we went past 3 Schools on the way to Ava. All 3 Schools had All the Children and High Schoolers out and most of them had Small American Flags they were waving as we went past. Believe it was the Ava School we had stopped a couple times as Students and Teachers and Others came right up to Our scooters wantin a hand shake or a hug a said Welcome Home or all three!  And I purchased a Red T-shirt that has on the front-The Wall That Heals. We gathered up in a Group and ALL These Old Gnarly Nam Vets and quite a few Sandbox Vets-lotsa misty eyes present including me. In fact as I type this gittin a bit more difficult to see through the water. Not braggin but I have attended Three wall escorts. ALWAYS an HONOR. And A Reason P G R Riders keep the rear pegs down-Case a departed Vet wants to Ride. And Thanks For the Info. RIDE SAFE.