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Veterans traveling wall arrives in Hardin County
Comments 0 | Recommend 0Southeast Texans can pay tribute to veterans by visiting the traveling memorial wall this week in Kountze.
The Patriot Guard Riders escorted the wall to the Lions Den at Kountze Middle School on Monday morning. People lined the route to watch the arrival.
The Student Council at Kountze Middle School spent two years planning to bring the wall to Hardin County.
The wall honors veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam and people who died in connection with the September 11 attacks.
Viewing times are as follows:
Monday: 5-8 p.m.
Tuesday thru Friday: 8-8 p.m.
Wednesday: Open until midnight
Saturday: 8-2 p.m.
Opening ceremonies are at 5:30 p.m. Monday. A candlelight vigil will take place at November 10 at 6 p.m. A veterans program is scheduled for November 11 at 9 a.m. and community service November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
Watch Live at 5 and KFDM News at 6 & 10 for more on the veterans traveling wall.
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