We learned on the local television station about a Vietnam Memorial in Perryville.
Upon arrival we found the project to be in the early stages of construction. A full-sized replica of the Vietnam Wall Memorial in Washington, D.C., was finished and in place. There is a "Welcome Center", and a building that will be a museum at some point in time.
Any visit to a Vietnam memorial is an emotional journey for Glen. It is touching to walk to a wall panel, and find the names of bunkmates and friends.
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Glen at Wall Panel 23 West, Line 140, finding the name of Joe Mott and Phillip Burfoot. Burfoot was Glen's squad leader and Mott was Glen's bunkmate. |
View of the full-sized memorial wall |
Logo of the Memorial |
If you have interest in visiting this location or learning more about the memorial, go to www.mnvmfund.org
Lunch alert: if you are stopping in Perryville for any reason, or looking for a place for a meal while you travel north/south on I-55, Exit 129, visit "Mary Jane's". The burgers and sides are yummy delicious. The restaurant is located in a renovated brick building in downtown.
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