Nearly 60 thousand names are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. of those fallen or missing from the war, but it can difficult for people to go across the country to visit the memorial. Your News Now's Demi Heiks has more an a traveling memorial that just made its way to Ohio.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders from across the state, gathered in Findlay to escort a very special memorial. Military riders lead the parade for the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, an exact replica of the original at three-fifths scale. The group rode from Findlay to Ottawa, where the memorial will be on display for people to visit and pay their respect. Patriot riders, who ride in military funerals and support other military events also rode in the parade.
The Ottawa Glandorf Jaycees sponsored the event after waiting a year and half to be able to bring the memorial here from Florida. It will be on display at the Rhythm and Ribfest 24-7, so more people will have the opportunity to see it. The boys helping the Jaycees learned why honoring the people listed on the wall is so important.
