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scottw@standard-democrat.com SIKESTON -- Repeating the success Sikeston had with The Moving Wall Vietnam veterans memorial 19 years ago is a task requiring months of planning and hard work -- and plenty of volunteers. "We're in excellent shape as far as being prepared," said Tom Austin, chairman of Firebase Sikeston, the group responsible for bring the Wall here in both 1991 and 2010. "Now we need to get the word out that it's going to be here and we're needing some help."...

Dave Guthrie, a Firebase Sikeston member, looks over the asphalt walkway already in place for The Moving Wall Vietnam veterans memorial. The Wall's two 126.5-foot legs will be set at a 100-degree angle. (Photo by Scott Welton, Staff)

The Moving Wall requires many volunteers

scottw@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- Repeating the success Sikeston had with The Moving Wall Vietnam veterans memorial 19 years ago is a task requiring months of planning and hard work -- and plenty of volunteers.

"We're in excellent shape as far as being prepared," said Tom Austin, chairman of Firebase Sikeston, the group responsible for bring the Wall here in both 1991 and 2010. "Now we need to get the word out that it's going to be here and we're needing some help."

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