Touching You Again

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:27:00 +0000

Photo by Stacy Niedzwiecki – Rockford, Michigan

I would like to offer a sincere thank you to all who were involved in bringing such a touching and important tribute to West Michigan. Although I did not know anyone who served in Vietnam, it was a very moving experience seeing the replica in person, and talking with others. I came away from this evening with much appreciation.

Please Share Your Experiences

admin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:59:00 +0000

Thank you for your interest in the Moving Wall during its 2008 Sparta visit, and welcome to our web page designed to show your our memories of the occasion and hopefully to provide you a place to share yours.

Many were not able to sign the guest book while the Wall was in town so we are providing a place to do that right here. Please feel free to share your thoughts, memories and stories of the exhibit and keep in mind that this forum is moderated and will be monitored for appropriate content out of respect to the veterans and other readers.

This event had such a moving effect on those who helped, observed and came to pay their respects, that we wanted to have a place to share, so please feel free.

Thank you again for your participation.
Skip & Mary-Ann Meyer

The Moving Wall is Coming to Sparta

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:00:31 +0000

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:

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)
Looking for Lodging?

Sparta Area Maps:

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:

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

Sparta Chamber of Commerce » Moving Wall

Touching You Again

Please Share Your Experiences

The Moving Wall is Coming to Sparta