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Pico Rivera Display Re-cap
The City of Pico Rivera was a wonderful host to The AV Wall. They honored the 27 boys from their community with posters and family video interviews. Thousands of people visited the display over the Memorial Day weekend to honor the fallen. Everything from the escort into Smith Park, through each ceremony, and to the final dismantling of the AV Wall was done with respect, care, and honor.

Rosamond Display Re-cap

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The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall had a very successful display at Westpark Elementary School in Rosamond in November 2023. Hosted by the Southern Kern Unified School District, The Rosamond Chamber of Commerce, and the Rosamond Municipal Advisory Council, the six-day event provided educational and healing opportunities to the entire community.

Beginning with the over 100-vehicle escort from Palmdale storage to Westpark Elementary, the display was open 24 hours/day. Highlights of the display included the Candlelight Ceremony where the Cadet Corps presented folded flags to two local Gold Star Families and the Veterans Day Ceremony where Vietnam Veterans received the 50th Commemorative lapel pin.

Over 300 local students visited the Wall with their classmates to receive first-hand information from veterans about their military experience.  An essay contest allowed students the opportunity to express their appreciation to military veterans. Contest winners were announced on Veterans Day.

The AV Wall committee is extremely grateful to Rosamond for their incredible volunteers who made the display so successful.

AV Wall to Retire in November, 2025

The AV Wall Board has voted to retire The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall after the November, 2025 display in Palmdale. The decision was made after much discussion and prayer.
 
Our Board and Committee’s dedication and our incredible volunteers are what help make The AV Wall so special. We have touched the lives of thousands of people.
 
Our Wall has traveled much more than we ever imagined. It was never intended to be on permanent outdoor display. The material cannot withstand the elements for a long period of time.
 
We are not certain what “retirement” means exactly for The AV Wall, but we know when the time comes we will do what is best to honor the men and women on our Memorial Wall.
 
Please direct any questions regarding The AV Wall retirement to Stacia Nemeth, Mike Bertell, or Linda Willis.
 

Point Man AV Meets Every Tuesday

Point Man Antelope Valley (PMAV) meets every Tuesday evening, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Antelope Valley College Veteran Center.

For meeting information, please call Mike Bertell at 661-524-6408.