American Veterans Traveling Tribute

Wonderful ceremony and Day

2008-05-17T21:16:00.004-05:00

Well attended ceremony this afternoon with a flyover. The police and fireman from the area were honored along with our veterans. A wreath laying was done by survivors from the first major battle in Vietnam. The Ir Drang valley, i.e. LZ Xray in November of 1965.

Baton Rouge WW II Burma Veteran

2008-05-17T14:50:00.003-05:00

A real honor today to meet and talk with a World War II Army in Burma today. He really enjoyed our WWII display with the pictures of the Burma road.

May 17th Baton Rouge Helicopter Visit

2008-05-17T14:36:00.002-05:00

Thanks to the Army for sending a bird.

May 17th Baton Rouge

2008-05-17T14:30:00.002-05:00

We were honored to have two World War II Marines Visit us.

Sat morning just before ceremonies

2008-05-17T12:20:00.004-05:00

Large audience in attendance for the noon ceremony. The ceremony is honoring not only our veterans but our fireman and police officers. More pictures from the days events will be added.

Giddings, Tx Thursday, May 15,2008

2008-05-15T20:55:00.008-05:00

Great set-up with all of the great help from the Giddings High School men and women. They were terrific. Had an outstanding opening ceremony with a Gold Star Mother to place the gold star wreath in honor of her daughter who gave her life for our country in Iraq and all of the other mother's who have lost son's and daughter's.
Students from around the county came to visit the memorial and all of the exhibits. Tomorrow will be as many or more.

Baton Rouge Video

2008-05-15T16:51:00.003-05:00

Video of Indoor Tribute set up at Fairgrounds
Come and Visit Us.

Indoor Wall- Baton Rouge LA

2008-05-15T14:53:00.005-05:00

Louisiana All Veterans Reunion-Baton Rouge Fairgrounds
15 May-18 May
AVTT first Display of the New Indoor Exhibit.

Mothers Day Sunday

2008-05-12T06:37:00.003-05:00

A great Mother's day ceremony and closing ceremony later in the day. Good turnout and flowers for all of the mothers. A moving tribute to two gold star mothers was done at the Mother's day ceremony. Each received a set of gold dog tags with their son's names on them exactly like the ones in our display. Many of the pictures today are of some of the mothers in attendance. Thank you to all for a great event. A little weather doesn't dampen the spirit and patriotism of this community.

Sat Morning

2008-05-10T06:45:00.004-05:00

Friday was another rainy day for the most part. But it did not stop people from coming out and enjoying all of the exhibits. While the wall is outside, all of the other exhibits are inside the armory. We had hundreds of students visit and learn about the history shown here. Looking forward to what should be a busy day and no rain forcast for much of the day.

Arrival and Escort into Desoto, Mo

2008-05-08T04:38:00.005-05:00

Great escort in spite of the heavy rain. Good turn out of motorcycles and thanks to all of law enforcement for helping to keep it a safe run from St. Louis to Desoto. Lots of folks out honoring the arrival of the wall in spite of the rain. A great tribute to the patriotism in this part of the country.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

2008-05-04T19:01:00.003-05:00

Another great day, sunshine, very moving closing ceremony with gold star mothers in attendance and participating in the ceremony. We will be taking down and moving all the men and women on the gold dog tags and the wall to our next location. It was an outstanding event. Very well done Oshkosh.

Saturday, May 3, 2008 Oshkosh, Wi

2008-05-03T15:41:00.003-05:00

We had a full house for the afternoon ceremony and despite the weather, a good turnout today. Lots of interest in all of the displays and with being inside folks could comfortably stay and visit with old and new friends.

OSHKOSH WISCONSIN MORE PICS

2008-05-02T15:59:00.005-05:00

Oshkosh, Wi; April 30-May-5

2008-05-02T06:23:00.003-05:00

Had a great escort with over 100 motorcycles Wednesday afternoon and a very nice welcome ceremony on arrival at the site. Decision was made to set up the entire display indoors as late winter left the ground still very soft.
Setup went smooth with many volunteers and everything was ready for the opening ceremony Thursday afternoon. The evening ceremony had a moving tribute by a Gold Star mother. Pam placed the gold wreath in front of the panel that bears the name of her son who gave his life in defense of our country. We grieve for her families loss as well as all of the others who have lost family and friends.

Saturday at the fair

2008-04-25T22:11:00.002-05:00

We have had a lot of people seeking names today from both the Vietnam Memorial and the Cost of Freedom display. The weather has been great for spending some time outdoors.

Wednesday, April 23,2008 Still in Tucson

2008-04-23T21:15:00.003-05:00

We have had a lot of nice folks come and pay their respects to the memorial and visit with us and others. I have to apologize to the gentleman in the brown shirt pointing to his brothers name on the wall as I lost the paper that had both of your names on it. Dust devil came through and took everything off of the table.

Looking forward to another nice weekend and will try to post a few more pictures before heading out for the next venue.

Monday, April 21, 2008

2008-04-21T21:56:00.003-05:00

Mr. and Mrs. Rodriquez came by to visit our Cost of Freedom display and touched the dog tag of their son who gave his life in defense of our country. It was an honor to meet and talk with them. We had a nice turnout of students this morning.

2008-04-20T21:31:00.001-05:00

Sunday, April 20, 2008

2008-04-20T21:18:00.002-05:00

Another windy day but good turnout and many heart felt emotions today. A lot of families out for sunday at the fair and many found this a first visit to a Vietnam memorial. A number of families with an active duty member expressed their thanks for our bringing the wall and cost of freedom memorial to the area.

2008-04-19T22:36:00.002-05:00

Sat, April 19, 2008

2008-04-19T21:38:00.003-05:00

Good crowd and lots of neat people stopping by. Yesterdays color guard came by today after getting off duty. Was a real pleasure to get to know those soldiers just a little bit. True warriors for our nation.

Fair is open

2008-04-18T17:42:00.005-05:00

The fair is open and today is getting busier and busier. Lots of appreciative people.

Tucson, Az 17-27 April, 2008

2008-04-13T20:16:00.002-05:00

Great escort and set-up on the 11th. Now doing maintenance until Fair opens at 6 p.m. on 17 April, 2008. We are set up just inside the main gate.

SAFFORD ARIZONA 28 MAR-7 APR 2008

2008-04-10T09:49:00.004-05:00

WHAT A FANTASTIC EVENT. BUDDY AND CHARLOTTE REYNOLDS WORKED HARD ALONG WITH ALL THE VOLUNTERS AND MADE THIS A TIME FOR ALL TO REMEMBER.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BILL AND BEVERLY CRAGER