Travels With Bob..........Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC
May 2, 2018 01:03:35 #
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
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(2) There were a few spots where some envelopes, notes or photos were left at the base of the Memorial wall. I'm sure they are removed daily & saved elsewhere.
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(4) This woman was doing a rubbing while her husband was taking pictures. The wind kept curling up the right side of her paper. Heather, our daughter, stepped over & held it down for her. The woman was grateful & thanked her for helping.
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(7) As you come to the end.....and off to the side area was this touching statue and explanation.
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May 2, 2018 08:52:20 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
And to think the wall was so controversial 35 years ago.
May 2, 2018 10:44:22 #
May 2, 2018 13:58:10 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
A Vietnam Vet. Very nice series Bob, the 4th and last 4 touched me deeply. Thank your daughter for helping the lady for me. Would love to see this wall. What some people don't realize is this wall represents more than just names. It also comes from all races, religion, and color. I lost a few friends over there, of which I'm sure all of us has. We all tried to just come back home safe and in one piece. Thanks for sharing. Bob
May 2, 2018 23:29:54 #
davefales wrote:
And to think the wall was so controversial 35 years ago.
Thanks davefales......for the reminder of what it was like 35 years ago. I could sense the respect around me while we visited the Memorial in April. Bob
May 2, 2018 23:31:43 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent series, Bob. A moving experience to visit this memorial!
Thanks Cwilson341.....for finding this an "Excellent series". And yes....it certainly was a very moving experience. Bob
May 2, 2018 23:52:14 #
Transbuff1985 wrote:
A Vietnam Vet. Very nice series Bob, the 4th and l... (show quote)
Thank you so much Transbuff1985......1st.....for your service! I'm especially glad to have been able to share this series with someone like yourself. Thank you for commenting & sharing a bit of yourself. When our daughter stepped forward to assist the woman, I was one proud Dad as that moment came strictly from her. And since my inner self was already struggling with the emotion of visiting this Memorial. that moment also "touched me deeply." I will let her know that you sent "Thanks". This is my 2nd visit to DC & this Memorial. "The Legacy of Healing and Hope Memorial", was not there the 1st time......and I was really touched by its presence this time. It tied a lot of the loose ends together for me and the statue was a beautiful finish to the time spent at this Memorial. My wish....is that you get to visit this wall someday. Thanks again, Bob
May 2, 2018 23:58:35 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
Great series Bob I 41
May 3, 2018 00:57:09 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Great series Bob I 41
Thank you very much gregoryd45...........Glad you enjoyed this series. Much appreciated, Bob
May 3, 2018 01:38:19 #
Bob I 41Thank you for your kind comments, once again thanks for sharing. Bob
May 3, 2018 05:54:38 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
Nice set Bob. Touching all of us from that era.
May 3, 2018 07:24:34 #
The wall is a beautiful remembrance...and sad at the same time.
May 3, 2018 07:26:56 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
When one is in Washington DC you of course visit several of the many Memorials. This one I found to be very moving so tried to capture, with my camera, some of what touched me......at times to the point of tears and a lump in my throat. April 5th, 2018
Thank you Bob...for both your service to our Country and to this moving series!
May 3, 2018 08:24:32 #
As a USAF C-141 loadmaster from 69-73 I had the occasion the visit Vietnam. We, would work our way over in stages from McGuire AFB in New Jersey. In usually took about 7 days for the round trip. I had the honor and privilege to bring bring back home some of those men\ women whose names are on that wall. I can't visit with out getting teary eyed as I walk past. Taps
May 3, 2018 09:47:09 #
Bob I 41 wrote:
There were a few spots where some envelopes, notes or photos were left at the base of the Memorial wall. I'm sure they are removed daily & saved elsewhere.
Wonderful photos and very moving. There is an excellent pictorial history on the items left by visitors called "Offerings at the Wall". You are correct. Many of the mementos left at The Wall are collected, catalogued, and preserved by the National Park Service. At the time the book was written (1995), an estimated 2.5 million people were visiting it each year, and more than 25,000 offerings had been left. I am certain that number has grown.
If anyone is interested, the book is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Offerings-Wall-Artifacts-Veterans-Collection/dp/1570360677
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