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Volunteers needed for Vietnam Wall Experience (tm) weekend The Town of Oyster Bay, in conjunction with Dignity Memorial(r), will be bringing the Vietnam Wall Experience(tm) to the Sears parking lot in Hicksville, New York, on the weekend of Fri., June 6th through Sun., June 8, according to Town Supervisor John Venditto. "The Vietnam Wall Experience(tm) is a three-quarter scale, travelling replica of the actual memorial in our nation's capitol," Supervisor Venditto said. "The wall is made of faux-granite, stands eight feet in height and, like the actual memorial, has the names of 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam inscribed on its black, mirror-like surface. The exhibit, which will be open around the clock and lighted for the entire weekend, will afford local residents the unique opportunity to remember, reflect and heal in a manner and time best suited for the individual. Perhaps most importantly, it will provide a service to those who might never travel of the nation's capital to experience the Vietnam Wall firsthand." This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Supervisor Venditto said bringing the Vietnam Wall Experience(tm) to Oyster Bay, one stop of a 2008 nationwide tour, is a massive undertaking requiring many volunteers and donations from generous individuals and businesses. Carpenters Union Local 7 has generously agreed to completely handle the logistics associated with the set-up, breakdown and clean-up of the exhibit. However, there are still many other important jobs to be handled, including volunteers who can provide information and direction to the thousands of visitors expected. "Since the exhibit is open for 24 hours, three straight days, we will require the assistance of as many hands as possible," explained Supervisor Venditto. Anyone wishing to assist in any way can contact the Town of Oyster Bay's Department of Community and Youth Services-Division of Veteran Services at 797-7900.
"I believe the Vietnam Wall Experience(tm) will be not only an opportunity for reflection and appreciation, but a valuable learning venue for our children, who know little about the Vietnam War," Supervisor Venditto said. "There will be plenty of parking available, and admission will be free. I hope to see many of our Town residents. Our veterans, particularly those who served in Vietnam, deserve a large showing of local residents who appreciate the sacrifices they've made to keep America the 'Land of the Free'." Supervisor Venditto noted that the "Wall" is owned by Dignity Memorial(r) Funeral Providers and is coordinated by Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Homes.
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