Putnam closes a major week of veterans remembrance
The Wall That Heals, a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, stood at Murphy Park through ceremonies that ended Sunday, September 13. About 1,000 students visited and local fundraising passed $80,000, with remaining funds intended for area veterans.
Volunteers assembled The Wall That Heals, a traveling three-quarter-scale Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica, at Murphy Park, and programmed ceremonies concluded on Sunday, September 13. WFSB reported that about 1,000 Putnam students visited, hundreds of riders joined the escort, and local fundraising exceeded $80,000, with remaining funds intended to help area veterans.
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