| 26 July 2008 [Saturday] 1500 [3:00 PM] > The ride for Freedom arrives in Algonac > This ride is sponsored by AMVETS Riders Post 29. 1600 [4:00 PM] > The Wall Service, VVA Post 154 2100 [9:00 PM] > CandleLight Vigil, VVA Post 154 * 21-Gun Salute * Taps The Wall is now open to receive visitors. |
| 25 July 2008 [Friday] 0800 [8:00 AM] The Native Americans present: > The Sunrise Ceremony The Wall is now open to receive visitors. |
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| Fundraising Commitee ChairPerson Erin Bitten |
| Our Post was Honored to sponsor [ for the first time in St.Clair County ] The Vietnam Combat Veteran's, Ltd. "The Moving Wall" in Algonac, Mi. from: 24 July, 2008 - 28 July, 2008 |
| Advertising Commitee Chairperson Pam Cedar |
| Site Commitee ChairPerson Don Atkinson |
| 24 July2008 [Thursday] 0900 [9:00 AM] The Michigan Wall Arrives 1600 [4:00 PM] Opening Ceremony > National Anthem, Mickey Meldrum > Bag Pipes, Gary Krueger > Opening by Commander, VFW Post 3901 * Pledge of Allegiance > Opening Prayer, Chaplain, VFW Post 3901 > Opening Thanks > Speaches by: * Rich Wilhelm, Commander VFW Post 3901 * Sherwood Pea, Past Department Commander, Michigan * Jud Gilbert, Senator, 25th District * Don Brown, Candice Miller's Office * James F. Wisdom, Mayor, City of Algonac * Dan Micoff, Commissioner, City of Marine City * Dave Tester, Natioal POW / MIA Chairman > Ceremony with Veterans > Prayer for Fallen Comrades > Laying of the Wreath > 21-Gu Salute > Taps > Securing of the Opening Ceremony The Wall is now open to receive visitors. |
| 27 July 2008 [Sunday] A Day dedicated to Reflection >No Formal Ceremonies are scheduled for this day. The Wall is now open to receive visitors. |
| 28 July 2008 [Monday] 1600 [4:00 PM] Closing Ceremony > Opening by Commander, VFW Post 3901 * Pledge of Allegiance > Opening Prayer, Chaplain, VFW Post 3901 > Speaches by: * Post Officers, VFW Post 3901 * George Joachim, Historian * Richard Torongeau, Chief of Police, City of Algonac * Helen Meldrum, Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Algonac * Chris Wilson, City Manager, City of Algonac > POW / MIA Honors * Jim Fernandez, POW / MIA Chairman, VFW Post 3901 > Prayer for Fallen Comrades > 21-Gun Salute > Taps > Closing speach by Commander, VFW Post 3901 The Wall viewing has ended |
| Other Memorials on Display The Michigan Moving Wall > Sponsored and Maintained by VVA Chapter 154 > This is a tribute to the 2,600+ Michigan Veterans who were killed in action in Vietnam. The Last Firebase Traveling Museum > This is the Only known hands-on, traveling museum dedicated to the military experience. > The museum consists if approximately 12,000 pounds of the weapons and equipment that palyed a crucial part in the Vietnam War. > All weapons have been disarmed and are safe to handle. |
| While you're in Algonac, Don't miss the Opportunity to see our local Community Museum operated by the Algonac / Clay Historical Society. The Museum will be open special hours while The Moving Wall is in Algonac |