Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall Coming to Kinder This November

🐊 KNGT 🐊 | Louisiana — Chaz and myself had the honor of meeting two guests that stopped by the Gator 99.5 studio on Friday, Vietnam War Veterans Mr. Jerry and Mr. Terry. These two proud Cajun Heroes came in to tell us about something coming to Kinder, Louisiana at Coushatta Casino Resort, the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Cost of Freedom exhibit.

Mr. Jerry and Mr. Terry told us this wall is a 360-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It has the names of more than 58,000 service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Included in that list are the names of over 800 from right here in Louisiana.

Also on display next to the wall you can find the Cost of Freedom exhibit, this display honors men and women who have served in every war, from World War II all the way to today. Admission to this is free, and the exhibit will be open 24 hours a day while it’s in town.

The Display will be behind The Inn at Coushatta, special ceremonies every day will be held to honor those who served.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Schedule of Events

Monday, November 3 – Opening Day
7 AM - Reveille
10 AM - Opening Ceremony
4-6 PM - Reading of Louisiana Names
8 PM - Warriors’ Farewell
10 PM- Taps

Tuesday, November 4 - Remembrance Day
7 AM - Reveille
8-10 AM & 2-4 PM - Reading of Louisiana Names
6 PM - Candle Light Vigil
8 PM - Warriors’ Farewell
10 PM - Taps

Wednesday, November 5 - Agent Orange Awareness Day
7 AM - Reveille
8-10 AM - Reading of Louisiana Names
4-6 PM - Agent Orange Medal Pinning
6 PM - Veteran Reception
8 PM - Warriors’ Farewell
10 PM - Taps

Thursday, November 6 - PTSD & Mental Health Day
7 AM - Reveille
8-10 AM & 4-6 PM - Reading of Louisiana Names
6 PM - Nightingale Ceremony (honoring military nurses)
8 PM - Warriors’ Farewell
10 PM - Taps

Friday, November 7 - “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration
7 AM - Reveille
8-10 AM & 4-6 PM – Reading of Louisiana Names
3 PM - Closing Ceremony
8 PM - Warriors’ Farewell
10 PM - Taps

This moving event is sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 215 and the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, they want to invite everyone to come see it, especially teachers and students. Schools are welcome to setup Field Trips.

Make plans now to make a visit, walk the path, read the names, and lets honor those who gave everything for our freedom.