Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall coming to Douglas County

The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be in Douglas County for the first time this spring, May 31-June 4, 2018.

The wall, which has been in circulating around the country since 1984 will land in Minden at Eastside Memorial Park, the sponsors of the event. They are located at 1600 Buckeye Road.

By bringing this monument to Minden, Eastside Memorial Park seeks to honor veterans and facilitate a healing experience for the friends and families of those who died or are missing in Vietnam.

The Moving Wall's visit will provide a remembrance site for community members who have not been able to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. The younger generation will be able to learn about the war and its impact on the nation.

Dates: May 31, 2018 through June 4, 2018
Times: Open 24 hours
Opening Ceremony: Friday, June 1 - 10:00 a.m.
Candle Light Vigil: Saturday, June 2 - 9:30 p.m.
Closing Ceremony: Sunday, June 3 - 7:00 p.m.

Sponsors and volunteers are being sought to help with the week long event. If you are interested in supporting this historic event, contact Nadia Shahin at info@esmp.co or at 775-782-4554. For more info: https://www.eastsidememorialpark.com/.