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The Wall That Heals
Episode 3202 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Vietnam War educational event coming to Bridgeport, WV. The featured story is titled: Educators urged to bring students to Wall That Heals in Belmont County and it appeared on the WTFR website. It was submitted by Amber Baker.
Baker reported that Local educators in Belmont County are preparing to turn the upcoming visit of The Wall That Heals into a powerful hands-on learning experience for students. The three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be displayed at the Belmont County Fairgrounds from Oct. 1-4, marking the first time the traveling memorial has visited the county. Belmont County was chosen as one of only 31 host sites nationwide out of 150 applicants.
The exhibit will be free and open to the public 24 hours a day. An opening ceremony is scheduled for noon on Oct. 1, followed by a Light the Night ceremony on Oct. 2 to honor veterans affected by Agent Orange. A closing ceremony will take place Oct. 4, and Taps will be played at sunset each evening.
Bridgeport Middle School Principal Anne Haverty Lawson and committee co-chair Roberta Raymond are coordinating efforts to ensure students across the county can attend. Educators plan to prepare age-appropriate lessons in advance so students better understand the Vietnam War and the memorial’s significance. Lawson emphasized the importance of giving veterans the welcome many never received upon returning home.
Both women have personal connections to military service, deepening their commitment to the project. The Wall includes the names of 26 Belmont County service members, and organizers are encouraging families to reach out. Volunteers are also needed for the event, which is expected to draw visitors from across the region.
Listen to Episode 3202 and discover more about the Vietnam War educational event coming to Bridgeport, WV.
