The Wall That Heals has arrived in Council Bluffs, Iowa, bringing a powerful tribute to the men and women who served during the Vietnam War.
In this episode of Still Serving Iowa Veterans, Carlene Hall speaks with Sandy Nugent, site manager for The Wall That Heals, a traveling 3/4 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Together they discuss:
• The meaning behind the 58,281 names on the wall
• The importance of honoring Vietnam veterans
• Why this traveling memorial matters to communities across America
• Educational outreach for younger generations
• How visitors can locate and etch names from the wall
This moving Memorial Day event gives veterans, families, and communities the opportunity to reflect, remember, and heal together.
📍 Lewis Central High School – Council Bluffs, Iowa
🕒 Open 24 hours during Memorial Day weekend
🔗 Learn more about The Wall That Heals:
https://www.vvmf.org/The-Wall-That-Heals/
🔗 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund:
https://www.vvmf.org
If you know a Vietnam veteran, share this story with them and take a moment to say the words many waited decades to hear: “Welcome home.”
Made possible by the Iowa Veterans Foundation and our sponsors.