Early this morning, 4 Patriot Riders on motorcycles escorted “The Moving Wall” to Fawn Grove. “The Moving Wall” is a 1/2 scale replica of the wall from the Vietnam memorial in Washington, D.C. It is on display directly across the road [Route 851 East] from South Eastern Middle School East in the soccer field on the South Eastern School District Grounds, in Fawn Grove. It will be on display today, Thursday, October 5th through Monday, October 9th.
A dedication ceremony will be held at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday October 7th. Congressman Todd Platts will be the guest speaker.
This event is open to the public, free of charge. Volunteers will be on hand to offer assistance in the locating of your friends and loves ones names. The volunteers will also assist in the making of any tracings.
Anyone wishing to assist in this worthy endeavor may volunteer by signing up in the Volunteer Books located at the VFWs and American Legions in Delta, Fawn Grove, Stewartstown, and Whiteford Maryland or contacting The Knights of Columbus at St. John’s in New Freedom and St. Mary’s in Pylesville or by calling (717) 382-4144.
“The Moving Wall” was brought to Fawn Grove to coincide with Fawn Grove’s 125th Anniversary this weekend.
Hope to see you at “The Wall.”
A special thank you is extended to the many community residents from Fawn Grove and several neighboring communities who erected “The Moving Wall” early this morning. The erection of “The Moving Wall” went very smoothly due to great team work.
