Talk of The Towne The Wall That Heals

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”821″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Father’s Day Weekend (June 15th-19th) Orange will make history and welcome The Wall That Heals. This half–scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will stand at Yorba Park from Wednesday evening until Sunday evening. Since 1996, this moving memorial has traveled to over 300 communities across the United States, touching Americans with its message of honor and healing. The wall is scheduled to be in California just once this year. “It’s a true honor to welcome the wall to Orange,” says Mark Wayland, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of motorcycle riders and other concerned citizens from across the nation whose mission is to honor and remember those who risk their lives for America’s freedom and security. “This is the only Moving Wall associated with The Wall in Washington DC,” says Wayland, who served as a corporal in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam and oversees a flag–lowering ceremony in Plaza Park every Wednesday evening. On the first Wednesday of the month during the moving and inspirational flag ceremony, Wayland reads off the names of individuals who have died in defense of our country, to remind everyone of the sacrifice. “These are not just names and numbers,” he says. “It’s important that Americans understand and honor that.” Each Wednesday there is also a moment of silence to remember those lost the previous week. The local Patriot Guard Riders will oversee The Wall That Heals memorial, which includes a museum and information center. For more information, visit Vision2Victory.com For more information from the City of Orange For updated information from the City of Orange[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]