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Gina Pittman, the daughter of Medal of Honor recipient Richard Pittman, reflected in front of the names of her father’s dear comrades, who died when his platoon was ambushed in 1966.
The Moving Wall at night
Episode 3274 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the Moving Wall appearance at Stockton, CA. The featured story is titled: Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica visits Stockton: “We say their names so they won’t be forgotten”. The story appeared on the CBS Stockton website and was submitted by Charlie Lapastora.
Lapastora reported that: the Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial’s arrival in Stockton became a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of the Vietnam Veteran generation. Families, veterans, and community members gathered around the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to honor the 58,221 Americans who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. Open day and night, the memorial created a sacred place where names were read aloud, ensuring that the fallen would never be forgotten.
Among those reflecting at the wall was Gina Pittman, daughter of Medal of Honor recipient Richard Pittman. She remembered the men who died beside her father during a brutal 1966 ambush. Her father’s determination to keep fighting, even using enemy weapons after exhausting his own ammunition, symbolized the bravery and selflessness that defined so many Vietnam veterans. Pittman expressed gratitude that her father survived while honoring those who never came home.
Vietnam veterans Gwendell Holloway and Adrian Sandoval also reunited at the memorial, remembering fallen brothers-in-arms whose sacrifices still weigh heavily on their hearts. Their reflections highlighted the deep bonds forged in combat and the lifelong emotional burdens many veterans carried in silence.
The memorial also reminded visitors that many Vietnam veterans returned home without the respect they deserved. Despite facing criticism and rejection, this generation answered their nation’s call with courage, honor, and unwavering loyalty. Today, Americans increasingly recognize the greatness of the Vietnam Veteran generation — men and women who endured hardship, defended freedom, and carried the memory of their fallen comrades for decades with dignity and pride.
Listen to Episode 3274 and discover more about the appearance of the Moving Wall at Stockton, CA.
