The Moving Wall is Coming to Sparta
August 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Moving Wall
The Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial in Sparta
August 21 through August 24, 2008
Balyeat Field in Downtown Sparta
190 Olmstead
Sparta, MI 49345
The Moving Wall, a half size replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington,D.C., will be arriving in the Village of Sparta for display from August 21 through August 24, 2008. This memorial is an opportunity for those who have not experienced the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. to see the names of those who sacrificed their lives for our country. The Memorial is open 24 hours a day for visitors to view and experience The Moving Wall in Downtown Sparta.
Opening Memorial Ceremony
Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Rogers Park in Downtown Sparta
75 N. Union Street
Program Available Online:
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Moving Wall Program (
PDF file) -
Missing Man Program (
PDF file)
If you would like to volunteer or donate to the Moving Wall Memorial, please click here for details. ( PDF file)
Motorcycle Escort of The Moving Wall to Sparta – 8-21-08
- Motorcycle Escort Flier ( PDF file)
Thanks to our local Sponsors of the Moving Wall in the Sparta Area:
- Thank You Sponsors ( PDF file)
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Looking for Lodging?
Sparta Area Maps:
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Parking Locations (
PDF file) - Village of Sparta Streets Map ( PDF file)
- Area Map to find Sparta ( PDF file)
Local Places to Eat:
- Dining Guide ( PDF file)
Stories from our Local Heroes:
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Buege, Larry – Vietnam Veteran (
PDF file) - Carter, Jerry – Vietnam Veteran ( PDF file)
- Collis, Jerry – Vietnam Veteran ( PDF file)
- Meyer, William – Vietnam Veteran ( PDF file)
- Miller, Ronald J. – Cold War & Vietnam Veteran ( PDF file)
- Nichols, Dave – Vietnam Veteran ( PDF file)
Sparta Community Choir:
- Community Choir Signup Information ( PDF file)
The Moving Wall Guest Book & Photo Albums:
- Photo Album coming soon – send in YOUR photos!
- Sign the Guestbook / Post your Own Photos
A heartfelt appreciation and special Thank-You to all the volunteers and dedicated community members who have made this memorial possible in the Village of Sparta. Without the immense support, donations, and volunteer hours of the many individuals involved, the community would not have the opportunity to view The Moving Wall Vietnam Memorial in the Village of Sparta.
The volunteers of the community have given West Michigan an opportunity to respect and honor our brave men and women who fought for our country. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing The Moving Wall Memorial to our community. It is community members like those who were involved in this intense planning of the memorial that truly make the Village of Sparta “What a Neighborhood Should Be.”
Please contact The Moving Wall Committee of Sparta to find out more information about the Memorial:
The Moving Wall Committee
PO Box 142 • Sparta, MI 49345
ddadirector@spartami.org
spartapresident@charter.net
