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Indiana Bicentennial Celebration 2016
The Wall that Heals
The Wall that Heals, a ½ scale replica of the original in Washington, D.C., is coming to Carroll County in August of 2016. It will be set up in the Flora Park August 4-7. This is to honor the Vietnam Veterans and their families for the sacrifices that they made during that time period. Since it is 55 years since the beginning of the war, the committee felt this was a good year to tie in the Bicentennial of the great state of Indiana. The education of all those too young to remember that time should be a great benefit, to help them understand the past not only of Indiana, but of the United States.
Q&A with Legacy Project Coordinator Anita Hartman
What do you consider the key accomplishment of your Legacy Project?
- We brought the county together to honor Vietnam Veterans, living, deceased and MIA.
Describe a highlight or most memrable moment related to your Legacy Project?
- Seeing the respect of everyone that viewed the wall, children included. Letting our county veterans know that now they are remembered and appreciated for all that they gave for our country.
How/where are you preserving information and artifacts related to your Legacy Project?
- Records are located in the Veterans Service Office in the county court house. There are pictures, CD's and scrap books stored.
Total number of volunteers who participated.
- 16 original committee members and too many volunteers to count.
Estimated total attendance.
- 4,000.
Estimated dollar amount raised.
- $16,000.
Photos from the Legacy Project
Legacy Project Committee
- Anita Hartman
- Larry Leach
- Don Mull
- Doug Eversole
- Roger Bousom
- Ed Schimmel
- Mark Smith
- Ron Scowden
- Debbie Lowe
- Gary King
- Charlie Marchand
- Ruby & Tim Roberson
- Bill Northcutt
- Goerge Rogers
- Rex Wilson
- Lou Hayden
Project Details
- Organization: Carroll County Veterans Remembrance Committee, VFW
- County: Carroll
- Contact: Anita Hartman & Doug Eversole, 765-564-1856, veterans1@carrollcounty.in.us
- Type: Non-profit
- Project Number: IBC-HC-252
