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Janetlmt 05-31-2010 05:56 AM

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Here are some pictures of the Vietnam War memorial..the statue of the three soldiers is being refurbished as they have it inside of a windowed building. I took the photo from the window..so there is a little glare on it.

Roaring Thunder tributes, note the dog tags hanging from the large wreath
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The Wall
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The statue
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Pam 05-31-2010 05:59 AM

I used to live in the DC area and ALWAYS paid my respects whenever in town with a trip to this Wall. In ALL weather, you will alawys see mementos left here in memory for the dead.

dglvr 05-31-2010 06:04 AM

Thats wonderful. Sad but wonderful. Glad you shared pictures.
Alot of people forget what this 3 day weekend stands for. :-D

patricej 05-31-2010 06:07 AM

thank you.

reach for the stars 2 05-31-2010 07:08 AM

Sad but honorable for all fallen soldiers in any war. They gave their lives so we can be free. Freedom!

Pineapple Princess 05-31-2010 04:36 PM

Thank you for posting this. It's always gives me chills to see the wall.

IrishNY 05-31-2010 04:39 PM

Of all the war memorials in DC, this is the one that gets me every time. It is such a stark reminder of the costs of war and the sacrifices made by so many.

craftybear 05-31-2010 08:34 PM

thanks for sharing

Jim's Gem 06-01-2010 10:06 AM

We have been there. It greatly affected my husband. He was still Active Duty Navy at the time!

JJs 06-01-2010 10:09 AM

as my son says in his signature:
Freedom is not Free


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