Veteran's Memorial Wall

"We visited the Veterans Memorial Wall located in Punta Gorda, Fl today. It’s located at the entrance into Laishley Park. The website states, “The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than 58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing. Yet the Memorial itself is dedicated to honoring the "courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country" of all who answered the call to serve during the longest war in U.S. history.” It is quite a beautiful memorial honoring those who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy everyday. Reading through the names of the men and women really reminded me that Freedom truly isn’t free. It’s a beautiful park and a beautiful memorial."

"Tomorrow, March 29th, is Vietnam War Veterans Day. This somber enclave is special to those connected to the Vietnam War. The silence brings back countless memories, untold stores and guilt for surviving. There is no rank, no unit, no branch of service, no date....just names of the fallen. We give then the respect and dignity they never got from the country they served."

"We went down to arrange for the fire department to help us get the fouled flags down after the hurricane. This is such a nice place to reflect on one's life and all those young people who never would have one."

"A beautiful somber experience. The permanent half size memorial is so well done it brought tears and memories of the wall on the mall in DC."

"The Vietnam Wall of SW FL and Veterans Park, located in Punta Gorda, is truly one of the finest memorials to the men and women who served and died for our freedom. The Memorial Day Observance - "Commemorates Our Heroes" each year."