Families of Vietnam veterans who died as a result of their service but whose names are not inscribed on the wall, may submit an application to have the veteran listed on the In Memory Honor Roll. Courtesy Art

The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be in Wylie for several days in October and November. It is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. 

The Wall That Heals will arrive in Wylie Founders Park, 851 Hensley Lane, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and be open Thursday, Oct. 30 through 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2.

Families of Vietnam veterans who died as a result of their service but whose names are not inscribed on the wall, may submit an application to have the veteran listed on the In Memory Honor Roll.

Their names and photos will be featured in Wylie on the digital display that travels with The Wall That Heals and will be part of the display at future stops.

The deadline for submission of names for Wylie is Tuesday, Sept. 30, at vvmf.org/in-memory-program.

Mary Lange, commander of American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315, said former Wylie Councilmember Jeff Forrester was instrumental in helping to bring the Wall to the city.

“They are using hotel tax money, so there is no cost at all to the local taxpayer,” Lange said.

Like the original memorial in Washington, The Wall That Heals is erected in a chevron shape and visitors can do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall. 

The replica is constructed of synthetic granite and its 140 numbered panels are supported by an aluminum frame. Machine engraving of the more than 58,000 names, along with modern LED lighting, provide readability of day and night.

Names are listed by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back in to the center/apex, joining the beginning and end of the conflict at the center.

In accordance with ADA guidelines, only service animals trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities are permitted at The Wall That Heals. Service animals must remain leashed or harnessed at all times and should wear identifying gear such as a vest, harness, or tag indicating their working status. 

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More information about The Wall That Heals is on the Wylie Living/Events page of wylietexas.gov.