HARRISBURG – This month, “A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw (R-23)” visits The Wall That Heals, a 375-foot-long replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located in Washington, D.C.
The memorial is dedicated to the 58,318 men and women who died during the conflict. The 53-foot trailer that carries The Wall That Heals transforms to become a mobile Education Center. The exterior of the trailer features a timeline of “The War and The Wall” and provides additional information about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Additional exhibits give visitors a better understanding of the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the collection of items left at The Wall.
“The traveling memorial is a way to honor those who gave their lives by showcasing the memorial and educating individuals all across our state,” Sen. Yaw said. “It has been such a privilege to honor our area Vietnam veterans, and all veterans by bringing the ‘Wall that Heals’ to Pennsylvania.”
The Senator’s television report will air on: Blue Ridge Communications/Mansfield – Channel 13; Service Electric Cablevision – SECV Productions – Channel 8; Time Warner, Sayre; Adams Cable Service, Channel 7; Comcast/Williamsport – Click On Demand/Get Local/Local Government/State Senate/A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw. Please check local listings for air times.
“A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw” is intended to keep residents of the 23rd Senatorial District informed about state and local issues and to showcase the people, places, communities and businesses that make this region so unique.
Senator Yaw’s television report is available online at www.senatorgeneyaw.com, click ‘Newsroom’ and ‘A Conversation with Senator Gene Yaw’.
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