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Vietnam Memorial Wall
"Wall That Heals"
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Terry Randolph
Commander
VFW Post 2948
International Falls, MN
"All gave some, some gave all!"
"You are not forgotten!"
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On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a half-scale replica of the Wall, along with an accompanying museum designed to travel to communities throughout our nation. The Wall That Heals enables many thousands of veterans, families, friends and citizens to have the educational, emotional and healing experience of the Wall in their own communities
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We would appreciate any donations you can make to support this endeavor.The Memorial Fund is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization committed to honoring our nation's veterans. We need your help! All checks must be made payable to The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Funds and mailed to:
Terry Randolph
P O Box 135
Ranier, MN 56668
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Traveling Vietnam wall replica planned for reunion
... The moving wall is expected to arrive in the Falls on June 26. Randolph is planning for it to be set up in the area between the Falls City Hall and the International Falls Public Library on June 27. An opening ceremony at the wall is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 28 ... The closing ceremony is planned for 8 p.m. July 1. Gary Tornes has asked to speak at the closing ceremony, Randolph said. Tornes has written a book on his experience during the Vietnam War ...
Coming home
... When graduates of Falls High School are invited home this summer for the All Class Reunion's "Homecoming", there will be those unable to return. Among those who won't be attending are Falls graduates who were killed in service to their country while in Vietnam ... they will be with us as a part of the The Moving Wall, the traveling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. ... there are five names of graduates of the Falls High School Class of 1965 on the wall, and in total, there are 13 names of Koochiching County residents. These members of our community and their efforts to serve our nation should never be forgotten. The Moving Wall is a great way to keep them close in mind and heart as we gather for the reunion ...
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The Wall will be here for the All Class Reunion
June 28, Thursday:
- 10:00 - 11:00 am- Opening Ceremonies for the Vietnam Memorial Wall.
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm daily-Viewing of traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall. Museum, Chairperson Terry Randolph
- 8:00 pm- Taps at the Vietnam Memorial Wall as the museum closes for the day.
June 29, Friday:
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm -Viewing of traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall - Museum
- 8:00 pm- Taps at the Vietnam Memorial Wall as the museum closes for the day.
June 30, Saturday:
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm daily, Vietnam Memorial Wall - Museum
Memorial Service (still in planning) at the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
- 8:00 pm- Taps at the Vietnam Memorial Wall as the museum closes for the day.
July 1, Sunday:
- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm daily, Viewing of traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall - Museum
- 8:00 PM-Closing Ceremonies at the Vietnam Memorial Wall
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The Wall That Heals (Daily Journal on July 10, 2007 - 12:53pm)
Comments: The Wall That Heals was visited by 6,090 people while it was located in International Falls during the All Class Reunion.
The total amount donated was $11,268, with $5,600 going towards expenses to bring The Wall to the Falls and $5,668 being donated to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
The visitation and donations were tallied by Terry Randolph, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2948.
David Thomas, Web Manager
(7/13/07)
Topic: Your Support Is Needed!!
Comments: Please send in the Registration Form and the Registration Fee. There are many expenses involved with putting on an event of this magnitude and your support is very much needed.
IMPORTANT! Please do not consider this Registration process as "optional". The committee depends on your personal integrity to REGISTER and send in the supporting REGISTRATION FEE if you plan to participate in any part of the event. Please be one of the active registrants for this wonderful event they are planning (if you intend to participate in any way). Thanks!
David Thomas, Web Manager
04/17/07 17:53
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Topic: Apprentices of War, Gary Tornes, FHS-1964
Comments: I just finished reading Apprentices of War, Memoir of a Marine Grunt by Gary Tornes, FHS class of 1964. This book is a "must read" prior to attending the ACR next summer. He dedicated the book to the 58,235 names on the Wall that Heals. Viewing the Wall here next summer will mean so much more to me after reading what these brave men endured. The book is available at many quality bookstores and by ordering online at www.aowllc.com I highly suggest you run right out and buy a copy, and settle into your easy chair with a blanket like I did. Check out the website www.aowllc.com I was disapointed when I finished because I just wanted to keep reading about Gary's interesting life. I loved his references to Rainy Lake, Hollar School and even drinking beer beside Rainy River with my brother-in-law Tom Edens.
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From: Diane Edens <Email Address Not Printed>
1/17/07
Topic: Vietnam Memorial Wall at the ACR
Comments: Unfortunately, many Americans are financially, physically or emotionally unable to make the trek to Washington, D.C. to pay tribute and honor to all who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,249 who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. What better gift to share with your friends and neighbors than one that honors all who served and continue to serve the cause of freedom? The Wall will be here June 28, 29, 30 and July 1, 2007 for the All Class Reunion. ... (more) ...
Terry R. F. Randolph, Commander of the International Falls VFW Post 2948
From: Terry R. F. Randolph <Email Address Not Printed>
10/13/06 21:53
(EST)
Topic: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Comments: I'm just thrilled to have the Wall coming to International Falls for the ACR. My husband is a Vietnam Veteran. He was a Marine serving on the front lines. He was the radio operator and was told before he left for Nam that he only had a 10% chance of coming back alive. Communication is always the first target. Lucky for me he came back, alive and well. But ... there was a lot of mental healing to endure. Everyone that goes through a war has healing to do. That's why my generation became Hippies. We believe in Peace not war, because far to many of us died. I'm thilled we get a chance to honor all veterans.
From: Tri-Chair, Diane Edens
October 13, 2006 5:08:03 PM CDT
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