Story updated 24 April 2024 6:40 PM EST
Thursday, September 19- Sunday, September 22, 2024
Charter Oak Park | 50 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, Connecticut
Open 24 hours a day – All are welcome
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
THE WALL THAT HEALS
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL REPLICA & MOBILE EDUCATION CENTER
The Vietnam War Travelling Wall is coming to Charter Oak Park, Manchester, CT!
Taking a guided tour of The Wall That Heals is a once in a lifetime experience. The same team that manages the Memorial in Washington D.C. (VVMF staff) will be your tour guide.
When combined with access to The Memorial and mobile Education Center, you have a unique opportunity to learn about the Vietnam War, The Memorial and the impact each had on our nation. That tour lasts approximately 40-45 minutes.
Visitors are invited to pay their respects to the 3 million men and women of the armed forces of the United States who served in the Vietnam War and the 58,000+ veterans who lost their lives. The Wall That Heah, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, along with a mobile education center, will be exhibited In Manchester from September 19 to September 22, 2024.
The Wall That Heals Schedule for September
Tues 17 Arrival Escort approx noon on Main St.
Wed 18 Wall set-up 8am | Open to the public 2pm | Volunteer Orientation 6pm
Thu 19 Opening Ceremony 11am | All are welcome
Fri 20 POW/MIA Ceremony 6pm
Sat 21 Agent Orange Ceremony 6рm
Sun 22 Closing Ceremony 1pm | Wall take-down 2pm
September 19-22, 2024 Charter Oak Park MANCHESTER, CT
Open 24 hours a day. All are welcome
Be a volunteer to serve others.
Four-hour shifts available beginning 2pm on Wed, Sept. 18.
Scan the QR code to visit our website to sign up as a volunteer or for more information, email: VolunteerTWTH@ManchesterElks.org or call Peter at 860-478-6802.
HOSTED BY Elks Lodge 1893 Manchester
SUPPORTED BY The Town of Manchester
501(c)(3) Charity Partner; CONNECTICUT VETERANS DAY RACE
EIN 88-1807752
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND:
FOUNDERS OF THE WALL
September Schedule
17
Arrival Escort (see website for detail)
18
Set-up 8am
Volunteer Orientation 6pm
19
Opening Ceremony 11am
20&21
Ceremonies 6pm
22
Closing Ceremony 1pm
Take down 2pm
Departure Escort (see website for details
Scan to Donate or Volunteer
Visit manchesterelks.org/twth2024 for more information
Sponsorship/Donor Opportunities for The Wall’s visit to Manchester SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2024*
Click Here to Download the Sponsorship/Donor Application
A special message from US Marine Veteran Jamie DePaola
I’m a retired Marine and on the committee with the Manchester Elks Lodge #1893 to host “The Wall That Heals” that will be visiting CT from September 18-22, 2024. Please see attached flyers for more details.
We are looking for 300+ volunteers to help during the Wall’s visit that will be located at Charter Oak Park in Manchester. We will have 4-hour shifts (24/7) beginning at 2 p.m. on September 18th after the Wall is installed until 2 p.m. after the closing ceremony on September 22nd. Training is provided by the VVMF staff from Washington, DC for Wall Ambassadors, and Information Tent, Volunteer Tent and the Mobile Education Center volunteers.
Would you please help me spread the word in your network so we can welcome plenty of volunteers to support this event? The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is one of the most visited war memorials in Washington, D. C., and is dedicated to the 58,281 U.S. service members who fought and died in the Vietnam War. The Wall is also called the ‘Wall that Heals’ as it brings honor, respect, and healing to those who served during this difficult time in our history.
The traveling Wall is a three-quarter scale replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. and is accompanied by a Mobile Education Center. We are honored to be welcoming The Wall to Manchester.
There’s a QR code on the flyers or you can click on the button on this link: https://manchesterelks.org/twth2024 to sign up for one or more shifts through the Eventeny application. It’s a great opportunity for groups to volunteer for a shift or to volunteer on the motorcycle escort.
Like most events, we are also looking for sponsorships to help fund the Wall’s visit. Your support in sharing the needs and the news of the traveling Wall is greatly appreciated. We can’t do this alone.
Semper Fi,
Jamie DePaola
Cell: 860-985-2064
