The traveling Vietnam wall – a project of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute and America’s Freedom Tribute – will be on display in Big Bear Lake from Sept. 25 to Sept. 28.
“Remembering and respecting our Veterans for the selfless sacrifices they have made is one of our greatest responsibilities as citizens of this state and nation,” said Jimmy Lona, vice chair, San Bernardino Veterans Advisory Committee, American Legion Post 584.
“We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute offers the people, alongside veterans, the chance to pay their respects to our nation’s fallen warriors and gain a deeper appreciation for all those who have answered the call to service,” Lona said.
Kylah Doherty the America’s Freedom Tribute event coordinator said that “we are excited to partner with Jimmy Lona to offer this experience and make this event one to remember!”
The 80 percent replica will be displayed. Standing eight feet tall at the highest apex, this tribute is 360 feet long. It also includes the Cost of Freedom Tribute which honors all of our other major wars and conflicts, including WWI, WWII, Korea, Desert Storm, Somalia, 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The tribute wall travels across the country showcasing the names and acknowledging their sacrifices but also educating our youth so that history may never die.
The wall will open to the public at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 25 and will remain open until 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 at 41218 Park Avenue in Big Bear Lake.
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