Ex-PH2 to the Moving Wall
Ex-PH2 writes to tell us that she’s going to see the “Moving Wall“, well, here, I’ll let her tell you;
I’m going to the Moving Wall, which will be a few miles north of me, to get some photos this week. I may go up tomorrow for the ceremony, and will definitely go on Friday, even if it’s raining.
Some people have not had a chance to go to Washington to visit that monument. I haven’t been there yet myself.
If anyone wants photos of a relative’s or buddy’s name on the Wall, I’ll get those for them.
I will get the first name, middle and last name, branch of service and if possible, rank. I found in looking for someone that many people had the same first and last name, and some even had the same middle initial, so the more info I have, the easier it is to locate them.
I you want to put the word out, I’d appreciate it. They don’t even have to send it to me directly, just post it on TAH. I’ll take care of the rest of it.
Thanks!
Category: Administrative
I visited the Moving Wall a few years back when it was here in my hometown. The flag that flies outside of my home was raised in honor above the Wall for all who served and sacrificed in Vietnam. Very proud to own that flag. I visited the Wall in D.C. back in the late 80s. It was very moving and I am very glad I had the opportunity to visit.
I’ve seen both….very VERY moving…
Thank you so much for this. It will mean a lot to me.
Larry Thomas Harrison
Staff Sergeant
B CO, 3RD BN, 187TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV
Army of the United States
Atlanta, Georgia
March 28, 1949 to February 19, 1970
LARRY T HARRISON is on the Wall at Panel W13, Line 32
I didn’t know exactly what you needed so I posted what’s on the Virtual Wall’s page about him. Thank you again, my cousin is a hero to our family.
Thanks, Valkyrie.
I and my girlfriend have had the honor of serving as guards/escorts on the moving wall several times the last time in Fayetteville, NC. As a vet who was at Ft. Bragg for several years I was familiar with the area but was very surprised at the number of people that came out, many with their kids, to pay their respects and also to see buddies that didn’t make it home. To be able to help someone find a buddy and stand there and provide a shoulder to literally cry on so the man knows that people still care and will never forget is humbling. Humbling is nowhere near a good description, I guess.
Thanks for the offer, Valyrie
I think you’ll like what I do with it, Valkyrie.
Ex-PH2, if it’s not too late would you mind getting a photo for my dad? He was looking for Arthur (Art) Bollinger, USAF.
Yes, I will, NR Pax. They’re putting the Wall together today, so I will go up late today to get a sunset shot and tomorrow, early on.
Anyone else? It’s there until 9/16, but I’ll be at the dentist on Monday, so I have today, Friday, and all weekend.
Updated information: Panel W1, Line 114
Thanks. I appreciate your help.
You’re welcome.