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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is here Nov. 8-12

By Lightning Reports, Published: November 3, 2023

In recognition of their service, veterans are invited to ride in antique and classic cars, trucks, jeeps and military vehicles to Veterans Day services at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Saturday, Nov. 11. In other Veterans Day-related events, the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be at the Veterans Healing Farm Nov. 8-12, veterans and their families can hear an update on the Veterans Wall of Honor and veterans get a free drive-thru carwash at Autobell.

Vehicles will assemble at the American Legion Post 77 on Washington Street at 9 a.m. A Sheriff’s Office escort will lead the veterans caravan to the park at 9:30 a.m. Please be sure to arrive at the legion post by 9 a.m. U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards will be on hand to ride with the veterans caravan.
From 10 to 11 a.m., WTZQ radio will interview veterans live on the air. This is an opportunity for veterans to share the story of their service. Following the Veterans Day service, which begins at 11 a.m., a lunch will be provided at Forest Lawn.

The Transylvania Cruisers Car Club invites all owners of classic and antique cars, trucks, jeeps and military vehicles to participate in honoring veterans. For more information, contact Bruce Hatfield at 828-329-4971 noirs@aol.com.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display at the Veterans Healing Farm, 38 Yale Road, in Horse Shoe, Nov. 8-12.

And, to honor and thank U.S. military personnel, Autobell Car Wash will offer all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all Autobell locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland on Veterans Day. No coupon, barcode or ID is required.

“On Veterans Day and every day, we thank and support those who have served our country,” said Autobell President and COO Carl Howard. “We want them to know that their commitment and sacrifices are recognized and greatly appreciated.”

The treaty that ended World War took effect at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Between WWI and WWII Nov. 11 was as commemorated as Armistice Day in the United States, Great Britain and France. After World War II, the holiday was recognized as a day of tribute to veterans of both wars and in 1954 was renamed Veterans Day.