Touch The Wall

Fingers touching James W Herrick Jr's name on the Wall

After a few years of feeling comfortable with talking about John Devitt's vision and knowing the facts of the Memorial, I started branching out from behind the directory information tent. Setting up at the Vietnam Memorial dedication in Mississippi was a start. However, there were a few years in between before I could stand up before a group and discuss the original "Moving Wall" concept.

I prefer not to give personal interviews while I work at The Moving Wall™ but will talk about The Moving Wall™ if the reporter can keep the interview focused on the event. I will always supply information to everyone who asks about our veterans and The Moving Wall™. I want visitors and the press to always remember that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, The Moving Wall™ (the original replica) and all of the proud veterans who served are the main focus of any interview.

"American Icon: Vietnam Veterans Memorial" radio broadcast * very poignant * Please listen and Share**

A year ago while living in Ireland, I was interviewed about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and my involvement with the Moving Wall (TM). Eric Molinsky interviewed me from New York on the phone and I was with a sound technician from Dublin. It was explained that this would be a fair and in depth and non-political program for our Vietnam veterans. Basically it would a radio broadcast simply stating "this singular work of architecture has influenced how we think about war." So I agreed to participate, along with John Devitt, founder of The Moving Wall (TM). The programs was broadcast throughout the U.S between 4 October and 6 October, 2013. However, you can listen to the hour long and is now available for download). I looked at the names of the participants and wondered how did I get with such an elite group of people and then I viewed the few photos and on pages 20-21 were mind, there I was....it was surreal. For 46 years I have dedicated myself to bringing respect to my generation, our Vietnam Veterans....because many are no longer able to speak for themselves and there I was.....I fulfilled my pledge to the 58,200+ who are forever on the memorial--The Wall. Please listen to the broadcast and please share this amazing documentary broadcast. All of our veterans who have served, all generations need to hear hear this incredible gathering of individuals who speak from their hearts. Also please don't forget to thank a veteran for his service and "Welcome them home"

You can use either link:

http://www.studio360.org/story/american-icons-the-vietnam-veterans-memorial/

......OR......

http://wny.cc/15FnRei

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Memorial Day May 31, 2010 - Dave Nemo's radio show highlighting the Virtual Wall and The Moving Wall™

Please check out the Dave Nemo interview with Jim "Polecat" Schueckler, Founder and Vice President, of the Virtual Wall™, www.VirtualWall.Org (Pilot, 192nd Assault Helicopter Company, Vietnam, 1969-70) and myself, representing www.TheMovingWall.Org on May 31, 2010. Dave Nemo (Entertainment/SiriusXM, 504.899.8905) supports and honors all veterans on his half hour program.

Click to hear the Memorial Day Interview

(Permission and authorization for TTW to play the interview by both Dave Nemo and Michael Burns, senior engineer on June 11, 2010).

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Dave Nemo, Sirius Radio Interview

On August 31 2009, Dave Nemo interviewed me for 25 minutes on The Moving Wall™. His radio show, The Dave Nemo Show can be heard daily throughout the US and Canada from 7-11AM EST on Sirius 147 and XM 171. His viewers were very interested in The Moving Wall™ and the 21 minute interview was well received. With the feedback from Dave and his viewers, I was asked to return their Memorial Day show in May 2010 to speak more about The Moving Wall™.

Click to hear the Dave Nemo Interview.

(Permission and authorization for TTW to play the interview by both Dave Nemo and Michael Burns, senior engineer on August 31, 2009).

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San Bernardino County Sun, San Bernardino, California

"Watchful Eye on the Wall"

Reproduced with permission by Josh Dulaney, Staff Writer
Photograph - Eric Reed, Staff Photographer
The Sunday Read, San Bernardino Country Sun, May 4, 2008

"Watchful Eye on the Wall"

Reproduced with permission by Josh Dulaney, Staff Writer
Photograph - Eric Reed, Staff Photographer
The Sunday Read, San Bernardino Country Sun, May 4, 2008

For The Moving Wall™ event in Fontana California from April 30, 2008 to May 5, 2008

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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Florida

Reproduced with permission by Patty Allen-Jones, Staff Writer
staff photos/Rod Millington
Hearld-Tribune, May 28, 2007

"Our Lady of the Wall" - - page 2

Reproduced with permission by Patty Allen-Jones, Staff Writer
staff photos/Rod Millington
Hearld-Tribune, May 28, 2007

"Our Lady of the Wall" - - page 3

Reproduced with permission by Patty Allen-Jones, Staff Writer
staff photos/Rod Millington
Hearld-Tribune, May 28, 2007

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Boca Raton, Florida

"Replica of Vietnam Monument spends Veterans Day in Boca"
Reproduced with permission by Dale King, Staff Writer
Boca Raton/Delray Beach News, November 2004

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

"Moving Wall Moves Visitors"
Reproduced with permission by Joi Nikki Maxwell, Reporter
The Flagship News, October 2004

"Moving Wall Moves Visitors" - - Page 2

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Virginia Beach, Virginia

"Moving Wall is Moving Experience"
Reproduced with permission by Mike Gooding, Reporter
WVEC-TV and WVEC.COM, October 2004

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Sarasota, Florida

"August Luncheon Emotional Event"
Reproduced permission by Sarasota Military Association Bulletin
Sarasota Military Association, September 2000

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