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Werner Enterprises – “The Wall That Heals” VVMF
Subject: Werner Enterprises will be trucking in and hosting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund “THE
WALL THAT HEALS” Exhibit on the Werner campus in Omaha, NE.
The Wall That Heals exhibition has three main components. All of these components are lit at night
for 24-hour visitation.
The Wall Replica
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington D.C. It is approximately 250 feet in length, and like the original Memorial is erected in a
chevron-shape. The replica is complete with the 58,249 names of those killed or missing in action from
the conflict. When new names are added to the Memorial in Washington, D.C., The Wall That Heals is
updated as soon as possible.
The replica is constructed of powder-coated aluminum, supported by an aluminum frame, and is made
up of 24 individual panels, each containing six columns of names. The panels join together to form a
nearly 250 feet wide structure.
The names on The Wall That Heals replicate the names on The Wall in Washington D.C. As on The
Wall, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names
stare 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.
Thus, the beginning and ending of the conflict are joined at the center.
The Information Center
A 20’ x 20’ white canvas tent is attached to the trailer and serves as an Information Center where
visitors have access to the many resources of www.vvmf.org as well as a variety of other useful
materials, maps, and resources. Volunteers are needed, but VVMF site managers will be on site during
daylight hours. The information tent is WiFi enabled and can support additional tents and resources
provided by the site hosts. Visitors are encouraged to bring photos of friends and loved ones to The
Wall to be scanned for inclusion in The Education Center at The Wall.
Traveling Museum
When emptied, the 53-foot trailer that carries The Wall That Heals becomes a mobile representation of
The Education Center at The Wall that will soon be built in Washington D.C. The exterior of the trailer
opens to reveal exhibits designed to preview the key elements of The Education Center. There is a
Wall of Faces, featuring some of the thousands of photos collected so far. Next, we have samplings of
the 120,000 artifacts and remembrances that have been left at The Wall. Finally, there is a map and
timeline of the Vietnam conflict and history of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Museum, as will
the Education Center in D.C., helps visitors, especially students, put American experiences in Vietnam
in a historical and cultural context and allows Veterans a further opportunity to heal and take part in
the education of future generations.
Timeline of Events: (Subject to Change as arrangements are solidified and or modified)
Friday May 1, 2015
 Freedom III Truck and Exhibit Trailer will roll out of San Diego, Ca bound for Werner Terminal in
Henderson, CO (1,100 Miles – 2 day trip)
Sunday May 3, 2015
 Freedom III Truck and Exhibit Trailer will arrive at Werner Terminal – Henderson, CO
 Freedom III Truck and Exhibit Trailer will be staged with Trailer Museum Panels lifted and 20’ x
20’ Information Tent Erected
 Freedom III Truck and Exhibit Trailer will remain in place at Henderson Terminal until 1800
hours on Tuesday May 5, 2015
 Depart Henderson, CO
Wednesday May 6, 2015
parking (Tuesday evening)
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Block off cycle works parking lot beginning today for event and event
Erect hospitality tent today
Freedom III Truck and Exhibit Trailer will roll into Nebraska from Denver, CO via I-80
o Freedom III Pre Trip
0240 MST
o Freedom III SP – Henderson, CO
0300 MST
o Freedom III at Ft. Morgan, CO
0400 MST
o Freedom III at Sterling, CO
0500 MST
o Freedom III at Julesburg, CO 0615 MST (NE State Line)
o Freedom III at Ogallala, NE 0700 MST
o Freedom III at North Platte, NE 0900 CST
o Freedom III at Grand Island, NE 1130 CST (Required 30 Minute Break, Bossman’s Truck
Stop)
o Freedom III at York, NE 1245 CST
o Freedom III at Seward, NE 1315 CST
o Freedom III at Sapp Bros. Rally Point Lincoln, NE 1400 CST
 Truck and Trailer will pick up escorts along the route
Rally point will be the Sapp Bros. Travel Center – Exit 405 (56th Street) Lincoln, NE
o 6001 Cornhusker Highway
Lincoln, NE 68507
I-80 & Exit 405
402-464-0110
GM: Briean Dragoo
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SP (Kickstands up) from Sapp Bros. is 1430 hours
o Travel Eastbound on Highway 6 (approximately 4 miles)
o Merge on to I-80 Eastbound at Waverly
o Travel Eastbound approximately 32 miles to Exit 440 (144th Street) Omaha, NE
o Merge South on 144th St and take immediate right turn in to Werner Campus
o Total travel time approximately 45-60 minutes
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Arrive Werner Campus (Omaha) approximately 1530 hours
Sneak Peak of exhibit for all participants
Food and drinks available at hospitality tent for all participants
Begin set-up (Volunteers needed to help with exhibit set-up, 2 -4 hours depending on
manpower)
Volunteers needed to man event, especially during evening hours
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Thursday May 7, 2015
 Opening Ceremony 1000 hours
o Podium, PA System, Staging, Seating in place for ceremony
o MC give warning for start of event and start event
o Invocation
o American Legion Color Guard Post Colors
o Veteran Presentation of Wreath
o Singing of our National Anthem
o Food and drink at hospitality tent
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Exhibit open to public until 1700 hours Sunday May 10th.
Sunday May 10, 2015
 Closing Ceremony
o Thank You’s
o Recover Colors
o Removal of Wreath
o TAPS