The Moving Wall

Duke Energy brings The Wall That Heals to Charlotte

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

"Duke Energy is proud to bring The Wall That Heals to the Charlotte area and provide an opportunity for our community to honor all of those who served during the Vietnam War," McDonald said.

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  • "Duke Energy is proud to bring The Wall That Heals to the Charlotte area and provide an opportunity for our community to honor all of those who served during the Vietnam War," McDonald said.
  • The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with the wall in Washington, D.C.
  • Learn more on Duke Energy's illumination website about the journey to bring The Wall That Heals to Charlotte and what it means to Duke Energy employees.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

Over 50,000 Volunteers Participated in National Public Lands Day This Weekend

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sep. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Some dug in with rakes, clippers, shovels, and hoes. Others went in with gloves and trash bags. And still more grabbed binoculars, laced up hiking boots, or strapped on bicycle helmets.

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  • NPLD is the nation's largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.
  • Deoudes joined the National Park Service Director, Charles Sams III, and other distinguished guests at Great Smoky Mountain National Park NPLD event.
  • This year saw the return of the in-person National Public Lands Day Signature Event, which took place at Harvest Square Nature Preserve in Harvest, Alabama.
  • During the day, volunteers completed nearly 500 feet of decking on accessible boardwalks.

Chapters Health Valor Program to Host American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapters Health Valor Program, operated by the Chapters Health Foundation, today announced plans to host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, 1001 N. Boulevard in Tampa from Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16, 2022. This event, sponsored by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, is open to the public and free of charge.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chapters Health Valor Program , operated by the Chapters Health Foundation, today announced plans to host the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall at Julian B.
  • The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) is a veteran-owned organization operated by the non-profit, The Texas Freedom Tribute.
  • This year's event is a patriotic, rock n' roll themed fundraiser benefiting the Chapters Health Valor Program, which provides free services and support to Veterans and First Responders.
  • Chapters Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization committed to supporting Chapters Health System, a progressive leader in home health, palliative care, hospice, and grief support.

Wall of Faces: Mission Accomplished

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is proud to announce that after more than two decades of effort, at least one photo has been found for each of the 58,281 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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  • Today, the Wall of Faces tells these stories through photos and remembrances left by both friends and family members.
  • "While at a The Wall That Heals stop, a local veteran asked me to find his friend's name on The Wall.
  • Steve and Annie Delp began representing VVMF and the Wall of Faces project at Vietnam unit reunions in 2013.
  • The Delps took on the mission of obtaining the photos, cleaning them up and adding them to the Wall of Faces.

Remembering the 60th Anniversary of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --60 years ago tomorrow, March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) was on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fly to Vietnam.

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  • COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --60 years ago tomorrow, March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) was on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fly to Vietnam.
  • This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing and no trace of the plane or its passengers have ever been found.
  • OnWed., March 16 at 12pm ET/9am PT, Wreaths Across America will be streaming a live event to remember and commemorate the 60th anniversary of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739.
  • Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army soldiers on board.