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Wall of Remembrance Replica Comes To Naperville For Veterans Day
The 233-foot wall displays the names of 58,000 people who died serving in the Vietnam War.
NAPERVILLE, IL — As Veterans Day approaches, the Naperville Park District is making arrangements to bring a replica of the Vietnam Wall of Remembrance back to the city.
On Sept. 14, park district board members voted to co-sponsor the return of the replica wall, which will be placed at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion. The 233-foot wall displays the names of 58,000 people who died serving in the Vietnam War.
The display is made possible by a joint effort between the park district and several community organizations, including:
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- 84 Lumber
- Blooming Colors
- Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873
- Naperville American Legion Post 43
- Naperville Responds for Veterans
The replica Vietnam Wall of Names is expected to be on display Nov. 9 through Nov. 13
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