Vietnam wall replica to visit McMinnville

News-Register file photo##After the Honor Guard folded the flag, Angel Mendoza, left, United Veterans Honor Guard Commander, pauses in reflection of the service and sacrifice of veterans during the opening ceremony for the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall, Friday, March 28, 2025, at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. At right is Honor Guard member Staff Sergeant Bobb Fleming.

The Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be set up in McMinnville March 27-29.

American Legion Post 21 is hosting the wall’s visit. Members of the public can see the outdoor display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum.

A short program is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28.

The wall lists the names of Oregon residents who died in the Vietnam War. It also honors the sacrifice of Oregon’s fallen from the Beirut Bombing, and operations in Panama, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The traveling wall honors their memories and their sacrifice.

Local veterans and patriotic groups will stand guard at the wall both day and night. The Boy Scouts also will be involved in the ceremony and in standing watch during the day.

The Legion Riders motorcycle organization will escort trucks carrying the wall into McMinnville Friday morning, March 27.