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The Village of Romeoville will host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from August 21 to August 24. The wall is expected to arrive on a trailer, with a welcome parade planned to escort it into town on the morning of the 21st. It will be assembled in the parking lot between Village Hall and the Recreation Center, and the public can view it from 1 p.m. on the first day. Viewing hours will extend from dawn to dusk, concluding at sunset on the 24th.
The process of bringing the wall to Romeoville involved considerable advance planning. Village staff initially contacted the organization responsible for the wall in July 2023. The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall stands six feet tall at its center and stretches nearly 300 feet in length, making it a 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C.
Mayor Noak, who has a personal connection to the Vietnam War as the son of a veteran, stated: "As the son of a Vietnam War veteran, it is especially moving for me that Romeoville will be hosting the wall. I encourage everyone to come view this display and to honor those who served in Vietnam and perished or remain missing."
Additional information about the wall and any related events will be shared on romeoville.org as the date approaches. Further details about the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall can be found at www.travelingwall.us.
