Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall
The Midsouth Veterans League together with the American Legion Post 1 Memphis, Dignity Funeral Homes Memphis, and the City of Lakeland are honored to bring this tribute to the citizens of the Mid-South. This 3:5 traveling replica honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
TRIBUTE LOCATION: 9822 Huff N Puff Rd., Lakeland, TN (Former site of an EconoLodge)
We need the community to make this happen! Please review volunteer slots needed below. Click “Volunteer Here” button or on any “star” on this page to sign up. Volunteers needed 24/7 starting Thursday, Aug 22 at 2:00 p.m. through Monday, Aug. 26 at 11:00 a.m. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to sign up for multiple shifts.
Thank you for helping to honor the courage, sacrifice and devotion to duty and country of those who answered the call to serve and perished during one of the most divisive wars in U.S. history.
For questions about sponsorship, donations or volunteer needs, please contact Terry Adams at 901-604-1549 or at MidsouthVeteransLeague@gmail.com
SET-UP and BREAK DOWN
PARKING
Direct visitors to parking spots (Age 18+)
LOOK UP NAMES LISTED ON THE WALL
Volunteers look up names and provide panel number and line to assist visitors in finding names on the wall. (Age 12+)
CLEAN WALL
Wipe down wall as needed.
TRASH PATROL
Keep this area of tribute clean and litter-free.
VOLUNTEER FLOATER
Volunteers to assist in various areas as needed
LEGION TABLE
American Legion Members to “man” the table
GOLF CART DRIVERS
To provide transport to those needing special assistance from the parking lot to the display area.( Age 16 & above)