The Wall That Heals
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
The wall departs
The Wall that Heals site manager Bob Dobek directs volunteers during the dismantling of the wall on the campus of Wayne Community College on Monday. The wall takes three hours to dismantle and to pack into the truck. Nearly 17,000...Published: Apr 23, 2013 2:42 PM Full Story
Monday, April 22, 2013
A Marine's poem
The following poem was written by Marine Cpl. Joseph Nelson Hargrove and delivered to his wife, Gail, just two weeks before he was declared missing in action. The Department of Defense later changed the Marine's status to killed in action,...Published: Apr 22, 2013 2:26 PM Full Story
For those who served
"Things are kind of slow now, although it weren't so a few weeks ago. I have just got out of the bush after being there for 37 days. That sounds like a short time, but with Mr. Charles hot on...Published: Apr 22, 2013 2:26 PM Full Story
Sunday, April 21, 2013
In their memory: Roll of men from Wayne lost in Vietnam is read
One was a "hell of a good" fighter pilot described, by those who knew him, as a smart, handsome, likable young man. Another was a "homebody" who "cried and cried" before he boarded a vessel bound for war. And there...Published: Apr 21, 2013 2:26 AM Full Story
Vietnam Wall poster/essay winners
Wayne County Public Schools recognized student winners in an essay and poster contest to support the arrival of the "The Wall That Heals" this past week at Wayne Community College. The district participated in the week-long event in a variety...Published: Apr 21, 2013 2:26 AM Full Story
Friday, April 19, 2013
Roll Call ceremony still "a go"
Members of the Wayne County Veterans and Patriots Coalition have been closely monitoring the band of thunderstorms making their way toward Wayne County but, as of 4 p.m., said the "Roll Call" ceremony planned for this evening at 6...Published: Apr 19, 2013 4:09 PM Full Story
A letter to the heroes
The following letter was read during the opening ceremony for the Wall That Heals:Dear Vietnam veteran,I know I should have written much sooner.I can't say why I did not. Out of fear of admitting to myself you were there fighting...Published: Apr 19, 2013 2:08 PM Full Story
Salute, at last
A 68-year-old woman falls to her knees -- tears streaming down her face as she, moments later, extends her hand toward a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. But before Mary Whitley's fingertips made contact with the panel that...Published: Apr 19, 2013 2:08 PM Full Story
Thursday, April 18, 2013
'He was there with me'
A young Marine matches his wife step for step as she walks along the replica constructed on a green nestled inside the Wayne Community College campus Wednesday afternoon. It's been nearly 37 years since Joseph Hargrove was declared killed in...Published: Apr 18, 2013 2:01 PM Full Story
The Wall That Heals opening ceremonies
Photos from the opening ceremonies for The Wall That Heals exhibit in Goldsboro....Published: Apr 18, 2013 2:01 PM Full Story
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Wall That Heals arrives in Goldsboro
Thousands lined Wayne Memorial Drive Tuesday afternoon to welcome the Wall That Heals to Goldsboro. Follow www.NewsArgus.com for additional video reports during the replica's stint at Wayne Community College....Published: Apr 17, 2013 4:16 PM Full Story
What happened on Jan. 20, 1972 ...
He only had six seconds. Six seconds to eject from an F-4 Phantom that was upside down and spinning out of control. So when John Stiles asked his pilot, Bob Mock, if he should bail, he was taken aback when...Published: Apr 17, 2013 4:14 PM Full Story
A heroes' welcome
Betty Franklin had tears in her eyes as she looked down Wayne Memorial Drive at the hundreds standing along the roadside waving undersized American flags and homemade signs. It has been more than 40 years since her brother, Pfc. Joseph...Published: Apr 17, 2013 2:43 PM Full Story
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Wall That Heals has arrived
Children waved undersized American flags and grown men cried as the Wall That Heals -- and some 400 motorcycles -- made their way down Wayne Memorial Drive this afternoon. For complete coverage of the beginning of the replica's stint in...Published: Apr 16, 2013 5:00 PM Full Story