One of the first stops along my trip to Washington D.C. was to see the Vietnam War Memorial. Located just northeast of the Lincoln Memorial, The Wall is a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and true patriotism of heroes of the U.S. Armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War. In 1982, the main part of the Memorial was completed and displays the names of 58,175 service members who died in service and for those service members who were unaccounted for (Missing In Action) during the War. During my visit to The Wall, I truly felt the meaning behind the memorial when four Vietnam vets were pointing and taking picture of their fallen comrade’s names. In order to truly appreciate our freedom, we must honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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