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The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals
Episode 3167 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the appearance of The Wall That Heals in Ohio next year. The featured story is titled: Replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall Visiting St. Clairsville Next Year. It appeared on the The Intelligencer, Wheeling News-Register website.
It was reported that Belmont County, Ohio will have the profound honor of hosting The Wall That Heals from Oct. 1–4, 2026, at the Belmont County Fairgrounds in St. Clairsville. This three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, accompanied by a mobile education center, will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public, offering a powerful space for remembrance, reflection, and gratitude.
The Wall That Heals stands as a tribute to the more than 3 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. More than a memorial, it represents the extraordinary courage, resilience, and quiet heroism of the Vietnam Veteran Generation—Americans who answered the call to serve during one of the nation’s most challenging eras and often returned home without the recognition they deserved.
As visitors walk along the 375-foot Wall, which rises above them toward its apex, they experience the emotional weight of service and sacrifice firsthand. The opportunity to locate names, create rubbings, and reflect brings personal meaning to history. The mobile education center deepens this experience through digital displays, local “Hometown Heroes,” and stories of veterans honored through the In Memory program, ensuring that both those lost in war and those who carried its burdens home are never forgotten.
Transported nationwide through partnerships and generous sponsors, The Wall That Heals continues a mission begun in 1996—to educate, heal, and honor. Its presence in Belmont County affirms the enduring greatness of the Vietnam Veteran Generation and ensures their legacy of service, sacrifice, and strength will be remembered for generations to come.
Listen to Episode 3167 and discover more about the appearance of The Wall That Heals in Ohio next year.
