Tag Archives: Vietnam Memorial Wall

Finding generations long ago on Vietnam Wall

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Rick

Whenever I find a name for someone on the Vietnam Wall, I asked who this person is to them. Often, it’s a relative. Someone they probably didn’t know like their mom’s uncle. Recently, the woman said it was her boyfriend … Continue reading →

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Rocks along the Vietnam Memorial Wall

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Rick

The runaway most read blog item the past two years is about rocks left on gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery. Now I’ve spotted them at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The first time came recently when seeing a series of four … Continue reading →

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14 names to be added to Vietnam Wall

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Rick

Fourteen men will be added to the Vietnam Memorial Wall on May 11 with a ceremony at 10 a.m. while another eight will have their status changed. SSG Jerry Leon Antrich, U.S. Army Weid, Texas June 20, 1930 – Aug. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Wreaths along Vietnam Wall

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Rick
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How to find a name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Rick

    They’re looking for a friend, comrade or relative from the past. The Vietnam Memorial Wall offers that connection. You can touch the names, feel the person if only in half-inch letters etched in granite. Unlike so many displays, … Continue reading →

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