The wall will be arriving late in Manito so that members of the procession may escort the body of Marine LCPL Robert Newton who was killed in Afghanistan from the Peoria Airport to Dieters F.H. in Washningrton.
Projected arrival in Manito is 4:00 p.m. or later.
APPEARING IN MANITO SEPTEMBER 1 THRU 6, 2010
American Veterans Traveling Tribute ( AVTT ) travels the USA each year participating in sponsored events with a mission to honor, respect, and remember those who served, and thus those who are serving.
Our veterans represent freedom and it’s cost. They are our national hero’s and warrior’s.
The cost of freedom is not purchased in a lump sum. It is paid in installments by our veterans.
AVTT pays tribute with several exhibits and memorials.
The Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall is an 80% size replica visual presentation; standing over 8’ tall @ apex, and over 370 feet long.
The Cost Of Freedom displays are 9 large memorials represented in gold dog tags under glass to remember and honor all who died in service since Vietnam, including 9/11.
A large art display; Vietnam Remembered and a Walk of Heroes’ display also accompanies AVTT.
Our nation reveals itself not only by the veterans it produces, but by those it honors, and remembers with tribute and respect.
AVTT has no political agenda. All who visit each event can share a common bond of experience and patriotic thanks.
A person is not gone until the memories are; AVTT is dedicated to remembering all with honor.
America can not forget those who sacrificed all, and support all who have served and are serving.
This is vital education for our youth.
Our country must also remember the POW’s and MIA’s who never came home; AVTT is dedicated to their cause and memory.
To all who came home; our tributes simply say “ Welcome Home “.
It is our duty and mission that those who served SHALL never be forgotten.