The Wall That Heals - Chambers County

The numbers are in!

We had almost 4500 visitors from all over the state of Texas and from Louisiana, as well, over the 4 days that Wall That Heals was in Chambers County.

We taught over 900 high school and middle school students a lesson in our nations history through the school tours that were done on Thursday and Friday.

We welcomed almost 800 veterans and their families to our pinning ceremony on Saturday morning. Congressman Babin pinned over 150 Vietnam Veterans and over 50 families of deceased Vietnam era veterans that day.

Good Morning all.

We have received our shipment of Family and Veteran Commemorative Pins. If you weren't able to get your pin at the ceremony last Saturday or if your family only received one pin and you would like to get a pin for other family members, please let us know and we will make sure that everyone who wants one receives one. You can message me, call me, or just reply to this message and we will get your requests filled ASAP.

Thank you to everyone who attended the ceremony and to those who came to visit the exhibit while it was in Chambers County.

I would also like to personally thank all of the volunteers who signed up to help make this idea become reality. Without our volunteers, this event would have never happened and I will be forever grateful to each and every one of you for your help.

That’s a wrap.

This afternoon we say goodbye to The Wall That Heals as it travels to its next community to spread healing through interaction and exposure.

This week was an overwhelming success that wouldn’t have been possible without the work of literally hundreds of people.

To our Co-Chairs Loretta Emmons and Heather Hawthorne, thank you for spending the last year working to bring this event to Chambers County. You began working on this effort before many of us even knew what The Wall That Heals was and we are so grateful that you brought this experience to our back yard.

To our Volunteer Coordinator Sheri Phelps, thank you for coordinating the hundreds of volunteers, single handed my registering most of the Vietnam Veterans that we were able to contact and being willing to step in wherever needed.

To our committee members and volunteers, thank you for donating your time and skills.

To Chambers County Commissioners Court, Chambers County Sheriffs Office and Chambers County Parks Department, thank you for the tens of thousands of dollars that you spent to make this happen. From the $25,000 for marketing to the money spent to prepare the site to staff time and salaries, we couldn’t have done this without you.

And to everyone else who lent a hand, supported this effort or visited… thank you.

This shining success was because of the sense of community that is present not only in Chambers County, but in this region and we are proud to be a part of it.

We are thankful for the support of Dr. Babin and a host of Chambers County area officials who took the time to recognize and honor the fallen Vietnam War service members whose names are enshrined on The Wall, living Vietnam Veterans and families of Vietnam Veterans.

The Wall will be open for just a few more hours. The last playing of Taps will take place at 1:45 p.m. and The Wall officially closes at 2 p.m.

We hope to see you at White Memorial Park today before the opportunity to interact with history so close to home passes us by.

(The Wall That Heals is a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial.)

Today we honored many fallen service members, Vietnam Era Veterans and their families. The Pinning Ceremony was incredibly moving and we could not have anticipated the turn out.

It’s hard to believe that The Wall That Heals will be leaving Chambers County tomorrow. This project has been a year long labor of love for our Co-Chairs and hundreds of volunteers. We are honored to be able to share this experience with all of you.

Visit The Wall at White Memorial Park through 2 p.m. tomorrow. Visitors are welcome throughout the night.

The final playing of Taps will be held at 1:45 p.m. and at 2 p.m. our volunteer crews will begin disassembling the display so that it can travel to its next community.

More than 600 veterans, family members and community members are at Whites Park this morning to honor Vietnam Era Veterans and the the fallen Vietnam soldiers whose names are enshrined on The Wall That Heals.

As Keynote Speaker Master Sergeant Kisha S. White said, we are proud to right the wrong done to those who served, who were blamed for a war they did not start and treated poorly upon their return home.

The Wall will remain open 24 hours per day through Sunday at 2 p.m. There is no cost to attend.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is on site in Chambers County, Texas.

Visitors are welcome at The Wall 24 hours per day, rain or shine through Sunday at 2 p.m.

This has been an impactful and moving experience for all who have come and we hope that you will visit us.

What a beautiful night it was.

The Wall That Heals is open 24 hours per day at no cost to visitors through this Sunday.

It’s meaningful during the day, but when lit a night it’s something extra special. We hope you will join us.

What a day! The Wall That Heals is on site in Chambers County and will be open to the public at no cost, 24 hours per day until Sunday at 2 p.m.

This morning we had the help of a wonderful group of Anahuac FFA members and many other volunteers as we endeavored to get everything in place. Thanks to these hard working folks, we had everything up and running in record time.

Our volunteer training will commence soon, but visitors are welcome to stop by at any time.

The Wall That Heals has arrived at White Memorial Park in Anahuac, TX.

The Es**rt Ceremony accompanying The Wall through the Chambers County was a sight to be seen and we are so grateful for the men and women who took time out of their day to support this endeavor. We are especially proud that we were able to honor several Vietnam Veterans who participated in the Es**rt.

Tomorrow The Wall will be constructed by a team of volunteers in advance of our official opening Thursday morning. Remember, once open The Wall will be available for viewing 24 hours per day until Sunday at 2 p.m.

The countdown is on!

The Wall That Heals will arrive in Chambers County this week. We can’t wait to share in this momentous occasion with all of you.

We still need volunteers!

Volunteer opportunities are outlined below:

Command Post
This is the Volunteer Hospitality and Veteran Check In booth. Volunteers will ensure that things flow smoothly and that Veterans are welcomed appropriately.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall

The Wall
Volunteers at the wall will be assisting visitors and answering questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall1

Set Up/Tear Down
Wall builders will actually help construct/take down the wall.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall2

✨Es**rt Ceremony Details✨

All members of the public are invited to join the es**rt ceremony as we bring The Wall That Heals to White Memorial Park

Those interested in participating should plan to meet at Houston Raceway Park at 11:30 a.m. The route map and directions are included in this post.

If you aren't able to participate the entire es**rt, we encourage you to find a place to safely park along the route to show your support. Please be careful not to block or impede traffic or cause a hazard.

We hope to see you there!

We are excited to be hosting exhibit October 27 through 30! This traveling exhibit, presented by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Home | The Wall That Heals On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. This three-quarter sized replica of the memorial measures 375' long and 7.5' tall at its apex. Etch...

Come out to see the Hometown Heroes display when The Wall That Heals is in Chambers County October 27 through 30. The Hometown Heroes display shows the photos of service members on The Wall who list their home of record from the local area. These photos are part of VVMF’s virtual Wall of Faces, which features a page dedicated to honoring and remembering every U.S. service member whose name is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. You can visit The Wall of Faces at: vvmf.org/wall-of-faces

In addition to this exhibit, we are proud to honor six local young men who made the ultimate sacrifice whose families we have been able to make contact with. We will have a special display dedicated to these local heroes.

Calling all night owls...

The Wall That Heals will be open 24/7 while in Chambers County and we need volunteers to help make sure things go smoothly.

Most of our daytime shifts are full, but we still need overnight volunteers to work four hour shifts.

Volunteer opportunities are outlined below:

Command Post
This is the Volunteer Hospitality and Veteran Check In booth. Volunteers will ensure that things flow smoothly and that Veterans are welcomed appropriately.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall

The Wall
Volunteers at the wall will be assisting visitors and answering questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall1

Set Up/Tear Down
Wall builders will actually help construct/take down the wall.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall2

We are incredibly grateful for the large financial contribution that both the ESA Sorority and Chambers County Historical Commission made to help bring The Wall That Heals to Chambers County.

Without these two organizations and all of the other sponsors this effort would not have been possible.

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses as a result of their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) believes all those who served in Vietnam should be honored and remembered for their service. The In Memory program enables the families and friends of those who came home and later died the opportunity to have them be forever memorialized. ​​​​​​​

If you know of a Vietnam veteran who returned home and later died, you can apply to honor them for their service through VVMF’s In Memory program. Learn more at: vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program

In Memory Program Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to...

Our Platinum Level Sponsors have gone above and beyond to support The Wall That Heals - Chambers County. We are so grateful for your contribution.

The Wall That Heals will be visiting White Memorial Park October 27 through 30.

The Park can be hard to find (GPS does not like the "official" address), so here are some helpful directions...

If using Google Maps, use this address 👇
222 White Mem Pk Rd #220, Wallisville, TX 77597

If coming from the West (Houston, Baytown, etc.):
Take IH-10 East toward Beaumont/Louisiana; then
Take exit 812 and continue on to the stop sign; then
Turn right on SH-61 (to head South); and
Head south for approximately 200 yards and you will see the Park entrance on the right.

If coming from the East (Beaumont, Louisiana, etc.):
Take IH-10 West toward Houston; then
Take exit 813; then
Turn left (south) on SH-61; and
Head south for approximatley 250 yards and you will see the Park entrance on the right.

Our Gold Level Sponsors have made a huge impact in our ability to bring The Wall That Heals to Chambers County. Today we say thank you!

We are excited to be hosting The Wall That Heals exhibit in 2022! The exhibit includes a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center. The traveling exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Open to the public 24 hours a day from October 27 to 30.

Bringing The Wall That Heals to Communities Across the Country The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The 53-foot trailer that carries The ...

Save the date... We will be hosting a pinning ceremony for Vietnam Era Veterans on Saturday, October 29 at 10 a.m.

Join us as we honor the brave men and women who served our Country.

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be in Anahuac, Texas from October 27 to 30. The trailer that transports the exhibit opens up to become a mobile Education Center that displays items representative of those left at The Wall in Washington, D.C. Digital displays include photos of hometown heroes whose names are on The Wall and local veterans honored through VVMF’s In Memory program. Learn more at: https://www.thewallthathealschamberscounty.com/

We are so grateful for our sponsors!

We are proud to recognize our Silver Level Sponsors today.

Have you signed up to volunteer at The Wall That Heals yet? Your help is needed!

Command Post - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall

Set Up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall2

The Wall - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44aea728a0f5ce9-thewall1

We are thankful for all of our sponsors - without whom we wouldn't be able to bring The Wall That Heals to Chambers County.

Today we recognize our Bronze Level Sponsor - Anahuac National Bank.