The Traveling Wall stops in New Madrid

Accompanied by the VFW Riders and Legion Riders, The Traveling Wall arrived in New Madrid on May 6.

Members of the VFW Riders visit following their arrival.

The morning of May 7 volunteers gathered at the Scott Street Park to erect The Traveling Wall and a tent. The grounds were staffed around the clock to enable visitors to come day or night.

Even as crews were still working on the display, The Traveling Wall draws visitors.

Richard Sherman speaks with students from Immaculate Conception School about the significance of The Traveling Wall.

Col. Jim Green helps a visitor locate a name on The Traveling Wall.

A display reminds the public of the sacrifices made by the 58,000 men and women whose names are engraved on The Wall.

Students study some of the names found on The Wall.

Members of the Marine Corps League presents the Colors on May 7.

Blair Moran of Sikeston introduces the guest speaker at the May 7 opening ceremonies.

Jack Jackson, a retired Marine pilot, addresses the audience.

Jack Jackson, a highly decorated pilot, asks veterans where they served in Vietnam.

Jack Jackson, the guest speaker, urges students to honor veterans.

A Jeep from the Vietnam-era draws interest from a visitor.