The Wall That Heals

May 4-7, 2023

The Wall That Heals will be available for viewing 24 hours a day starting Thursday, May 4 and closes
at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 7.

Free Admission

Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road
Kyle, Texas

The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C.

Like the original Memorial, The Wall That Heals is erected in a chevron-shape and visitors can do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. The replica is constructed of Avonite, a synthetic granite, and its 140 numbered panels are supported by an aluminum frame. Machine engraving of the more than 58,000 names along with modern LED lighting provide readability of The Wall day and night.

As on The Wall in D.C., the names on The Wall That Heals are listed by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex, joining the beginning and end of the conflict at the center.

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Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/ suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.

The Wall That Heals will be on display in Kyle, TX from May 4-7. Apply to honor your veteran, through In Memory, by April 4, 2023 and their photo will be included as part of the mobile Education Center display when The Wall That Heals is on display in Kyle. March 29, 2023 is the National deadline of applications to be honored in the VVMF June 2023 In Memory ceremony in Washington D.C. Applicants after that date will be honored in the 2024 ceremony.

Apply For In Memory Program

To schedule an educational tour, contact Rev. Kenneth Bell at bellakinc@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 2

The Wall That Heals will arrive in Kyle and be escorted to it's final stop at Lake Kyle Park. The Wall That Heals will leave from Cabela's at 11:30 a.m. and arrive at Lake Kyle Park, 700 Lehman Road, at approximately 12 p.m. To see the route and locations to watch The Wall That Heals escort, please see our map.

Wednesday, May 3

8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Construction of The Wall That Heals

Thursday, May 4

9 a.m. - Join us for the Opening Ceremony with opening remarks by veterans Stuart Hoyt, Jim Clements, and Lieutenant General Kenneth Eickmann, an Opening Prayer by Rev. Kenneth Bell, the singing of the National Anthem, reading the names of Vietnam casualties in Hays County, an Honor Guard Salute by Tejanos in Action, and the playing of Taps.
Taps will be played at dusk daily.

Friday, May 5

The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours
Taps will be played at dusk daily.

Saturday, May 6

The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours
At 1 p.m., the Commemorative Air Force will do a flyover with vintage military planes.
Taps will be played at dusk daily.

Sunday, May 7

1:30 p.m. - Join us for the Closing Ceremony with opening remarks by veterans Stuart Hoyt and Hays County Veteran Services Officer Jude Prather, a Closing Prayer by Rev. Kenneth Bell, an Honor Guard Salute by Tejanos in Action, and the playing of Taps.
2 p.m. The Wall That Heals closes to the public

The Wall and mobile Education Center will be open 24 hours a day.
Parking is free and located on site. Handicap parking is also available.
Visitors can view the exhibit at their own pace.
Children are welcome.
No dogs or pets are allowed except for service animals.
There are NO concessions or souvenirs for purchase.

Please use the the button below to sign up for volunteer shifts. Volunteers are encouraged to attend a training on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. Below is a list of roles:

Display Volunteers Wednesday, May 3 at 2 p.m. until Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. - 6 to 8 volunteers are needed for each shift. Tasks include assisting with parking and traffic control, greeting and directing visitors, assisting with name look ups, and Education Center assistance.

There is no age restriction for volunteers, however, if under 18 a parent, guardian, coach, teacher, etc. must be present during the shift.

The Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 began fundraising in early 2022 to bring The Wall That Heals to Kyle, Texas. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, the Kyle City Council unanimously voted to support and fund the application and part of the operational costs of hosting the exhibit that honors Vietnam veterans in Kyle through Hotel Occupancy Tax funds. The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 115 along with AMVETS Post 115 are raising the remainder of the funds needed for operations and supplies for volunteers while The Wall That Heals is in Kyle.

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 115 is a newly formed organization to support the Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 and local veterans. Half of the donations received will go directly toward funding The Wall That Heals while in Kyle, Texas. The remainder will be used to support the Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 with their next community project. If you are interested in making a donation to AMVETS, please send a check payable to Central Texas 115, 401 Veterans Drive, Kyle, TX 78640. For donations to the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 115 fund, who along with the AMVETS will support the volunteers and operations for The Wall That Heals while it is in Kyle and future veteran projects hosted by AMVETS Post 115, please click the "Donate" button below.

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