Marquette – The Marquette County Veterans Alliance, along with veteran organizations in Marquette, Baraga, Alger and Dickinson counties, will proudly present the AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall in Marquette from Wednesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 26 on the northeast parking area of the Superior Dome on the campus of Northern Michigan University.
The AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall will be escorted to Marquette on Wednesday, June 22 by over 200 riders from local motorcycle groups and law enforcement agencies, traveling from western Marquette County into Marquette city limits. The escort will travel east through Ishpeming and Negaunee and into Marquette via Third Street. Local participation is encouraged.
The Wall will be available for continuous viewing and quiet reflection beginning on Thursday, June 23 at noon, with an opening ceremony taking place at 6 p.m., honoring Native American participation in the Vietnam War. A traditional Native American ceremony will honor the fallen as well as local music and veteran testimonials.
An evening ceremony will be held on Friday, June 24 at 6 p.m. at the Marquette American Legion, 700 Bluff Street in Marquette. It will focus on local involvement in the Vietnam War. Marquette American Legion Post 44 will host a veterans rally beginning at 7:30 p.m. All veterans and their guests are invited to share in some food and drink, fellowship, camaraderie, and listen to music provided by local band Drew and the Geezers.
Events on Saturday, June 25 begin at 10 a.m. on North Third Street with a “Walk to the Wall” with all veterans, regardless of era of service, participating. A tribute ceremony will follow the walk at the Wall.
Women’s Day is Sunday, June 26 with the focus on women’s involvement with the War.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/MQTTravelingWallTribute2016.
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