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I had the privilege of visiting the Vietnam Veterans “Moving Wall” Memorial over the weekend.  The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Memorial in Washington, DC that honors the men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War and it has been touring the country for more than 30 years.  Seeing the wall was a very sad and reflective experience.  I watched as visitors searched for the names of their loved ones and placed photos and flowers nearby.  Parents explained the meaning of the memorial to their children and dedicated volunteers worked to ensure that each panel of names was kept clean.  I took a few photos, but felt very wrong in doing so at such a reverent place.

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