Vietnam Memorial Replica To Visit Zachary Area This Week
Mar 17, 2025 10:22AM ● By Lauren Pope
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica, known as The Wall That Heals, will be hosted at Life Tabernacle Church on Hooper Road from March 20-23. The event seeks volunteers to assist with setup, coordination and community engagement.
Pastor Tony Spell at Life Tabernacle Church has been working for years to bring this experience to the Baton Rouge area. It is designed to be a place of healing and remembrance for those impacted by the Vietnam War. It's also a place of celebration of our Armed Forces and a place where young people can learn more about the war and the people who served.
There will be pictures of Louisiana soldiers as well as dog tags commiserating the fallen. Participants are encouraged to take a dog tag and find the corresponding name on the wall. The event is open to all ages and there will be volunteers and staff on hand to answer questions and explain the history of the Wall in the learning center.
Pastor Tony Spell at Life Tabernacle Church has been working for years to bring this experience to the Baton Rouge area. It is designed to be a place of healing and remembrance for those impacted by the Vietnam War. It's also a place of celebration of our Armed Forces and a place where young people can learn more about the war and the people who served.
There will be pictures of Louisiana soldiers as well as dog tags commiserating the fallen. Participants are encouraged to take a dog tag and find the corresponding name on the wall. The event is open to all ages and there will be volunteers and staff on hand to answer questions and explain the history of the Wall in the learning center.
Motorcycle Escort & Arrival Details
- A motorcycle escort will accompany the wall’s arrival.
- Open to all riders, including motorcycles, pickups, trucks, and flag-bearing motorcycles.
- Meeting time: 11 AM Gather, Noon KICKSTANDS UP, 12:45 Arrive at Tabernacle
- Meeting place: Parking lot behind Racetrac 1683 O'neal Lane, BR, 70816
- Post Location: Revolution Square @ Life Tabernacle Church
Green space – Hooper Blackwater will serve as the event’s main location. The Wall That Heals is open to the public. The site will be manned 24/7 for three days to welcome all. (Closes at 2 p.m. on Sunday.)
Thursday:
- WELCOME HOME CEREMONY – 6:00 p.m.
Opening of Colors: Colonel Ken Brown, Retired Air Force
Welcome & National Anthem: Tony Spell, Event Host
Honored Speaker: Colonel Joey Strickland
Friday:
- REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY – 6:00 p.m.
Music: Timothy Spell, Singing Some Gave All
Honored Speakers: Lon Vicknair, Chief Warrant Officer; Staff Sgt. Terry White, Vietnam Veteran; Judge Roy Moore, Vietnam Veteran
- CLOSING CEREMONY – 1:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks: Tony Spell, Event Host
Honored Speaker: Erroll “Doc” Holliday, Sr, Retired Navy of 20 yrs & Vietnam Veteran
Retiring of the Colors: Colonel Ken Brown, Retired Air Force
2:00 pm Take Down of The Wall Begins
Volunteer Opportunities:
There will be opportunities to volunteer each day from Tuesday to Saturday. You can sign up to volunteer at BR Volunteer Sign-Up:Tuesday
Noon Volunteers needed Tuesday to help unload truck and set up APEXWednesday
Wall Construction Begins – 8:00 a.m.
Media welcome for interviews and to meet Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards ( TimeTBA)
Volunteer Training – 6:00 p.m.Thursday - Saturday
Educaton Center: ALL DAY Volunteers needed to help in the education center, assist with setting up special events, and to help guests locate specific names on the wall.Sunday
Takedown Crew: 2 PM Takedown Crew needed to break down the exhibit.
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