However, they still need folks to escort and welcome the wall into town. The wall will be leaving Weston between a. The wall is expected to arrive in Grafton around p. Anyone and everyone that is able to is asked to help escort the wall into town and give it the welcome it deserves. The wall has on it the names of West Virginians who were killed in action, held as Prisoners of War and those still missing in action on the soils of South Vietnam, North Vietnam, its seaways and theater of operation.
The list contains over names of true heroes that gave their lives for this great state and country. The intent of the mobile was to take this part of history to those who might not be able to visit the wall in Washington, D. Taylor County residents and guests are encouraged to visit and view the wall from May Organizers revealed that the memorial wall will be guarded 24 hours a day.
In addition to the West Virginia State Council Vietnam Veterans Mobile Wall, there will also be a wall with the names of veterans killed from to Major Timothy A. Bolyard, who lost his life this past September while serving in Logar Province, Afghanistan. He was the highest-ranking, non-commissioned officer in his unit. In that role, CSM Bolyard was charged with the well-being of every Soldier in the Squadron, a responsibility he cherished.
The committee to bring the wall to Grafton would like to give a special thank you to the good folks at Tygart Valley Bulk foods for aiding in raising funds to help pay the way for those providing residents the ability to honor the brave men and women listed on the wall. According to organizers, Bob, veteran of the United States Navy, and Sue Coole, as well as Mary Densmore, stepped up as soon as they heard of the plight to bring the wall to town and offered to raise funds at Tygart Valley Bulk Foods.
The public is invited and needed to join in the escort of the wall into Grafton as it will come in along Route People can also line the arrival route and wave flags to welcome the wall to Grafton and Taylor County.
