“The Moving Wall”

A half-size replica of the

Vietnam War Memorial

set for Freedom Park

June 14^th – 19^th

The Moving Wall,” a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC that serves as a solemn reminder of the more than 58,000 lives lost between 1956-75 in that Southeast Asian country, is arriving at Freedom Park on Wednesday, June 14th.  

 “This is an appropriate way to pay tribute to those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice during this war, yet never received the recognition they deserved,’’ Mayor Lisa A. Post said. “Bringing The Moving Wall to Medford will afford our residents the chance to experience a replica of this poignant memorial.’’  Mayor Post added that she and the Township Council are overwhelmed that community leaders, both public and private, have provided the necessary resources required to host The Moving Wall, which is expected to attract tens of thousands of people to Medford during its display. Please click here to view a list of our supporters.

A project committee was formed (click here) and has been meeting regularly since January to plan for this project, and to date over 200 individuals, from students to military veterans to senior citizens, have volunteered in various capacities to host the visitors. 

The Moving Wall will open to the public at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 14^th and close on Monday, June 19^th at 4:00 pm.  It will remain open for visitors 24 hours per day, rain or shine.  Opening ceremonies have been scheduled for 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14^th.  Also participating will be military officials from McGuire AFB and Fort Dix.  The Greater South Jersey Chorus and the Medford Methodist Bell Choir will be offering musical performances.  Closing ceremonies will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, June 18^th, with daily ceremonies also taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening at 7:00 pm. For the complete ceremony program each day, please click here.

The concept of The Moving Wall began in 1983 by members of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. and, after construction was completed, was first displayed in Texas in 1984. It was funded using only public contributions, and it is owned and administered by the Vietnam Combat Veterans, LTD.   The replica has appeared in more than 1,000 communities across the nation, and the stop in Medford will be the only New Jersey appearance this year.  Additional information about The Moving Wall can be obtained by visiting www.themovingwall.org.