VOP Fall Winter Public 2015

VIETNAM MOVING WALL

The Village of Orland Park hosted The Vietnam Moving Wall as part of its community partnership with the US Department of Defense Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The Moving Wall was on display at the Orland Park Village Center from noon on Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4. The Moving Wall is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for 30 plus years. This year marked 50 years since U.S. ground troops arrived in Vietnam. Five Orland Park residents died in Vietnam including Ron Zinn, Dennis Stiehler, Eddie Novak, Michael Reber and Bobby McAllister. All of their names appear on the wall. “The wall serves as a poignant reminder of the many service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Through this remembrance, we vow to never forget our fallen heroes,” the Mayor added.

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ORLAND PARK PUBLIC | FALL/WINTER 2015 |