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The Wall That Heals arriving at Sebring.
Volunteers and visitors paying respect to the veterans
Episode 2993 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature the Wall that Heals appearance in Sebring, Florida. Information featured in this episode comes from a story in the Highlands News-Sun newspaper. It was titled, The Wall That Heals at Sun’ N Lake remembers veterans forever and it was submitted by Gabriela Carrasco, a News-Sun Staff writer.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is on display in Sebring, Florida, from March 6 to March 9, 2025. Hosted by the Sun ‘n Lake of Sebring Improvement District, this poignant exhibit honors the 58,281 service members who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam War. Located at 3500 Edgewater Drive, the memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, offering visitors a chance to reflect and pay their respects. This traveling exhibit not only commemorates the fallen but also educates attendees about the Vietnam War’s impact, fostering healing and understanding within the community.
More than 80 volunteers from the community assembled this memorial after it arrived. The Wall stands at 7 1/2 feet tall and is 375 feet wide. “I saw the flyer and thought it was needed, and even more so as the season begins when many people visit Sebring,” said Shirley Pearsen, who is from Michigan and mentioned how important the visit to The Wall is for her.
This project plans to educate, commemorate, and remind others of all the people who served the country, allowing local residents to honor their family members and the thousands of others who gave their lives.
After The Wall arrived, remarks were given by from Ray Bossert, general manager of Sebring and a retired colonel with the U.S. Army.
Listen to Episode 2993 and discover more about the appearance of the Wall that Heals in Sebring, Florida.
