Schedule of Events
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Motorcycle Escort
The Wall that Heals arrives in the afternoon with a motorcycle escort.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Setup Begins
Volunteers and staff will assist with the installation and preparation of The Wall That Heals exhibit on the Ranger College campus.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
volunteer orientation
Mandatory orientation for all volunteers supporting The Wall That Heals. Overview of volunteer roles, schedules, site logistics, and expectations to ensure a safe and meaningful visitor experience.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Exhibit Opens
The Wall That Heals opens to the public at Ranger College. Visitors are invited to experience this powerful traveling memorial honoring Vietnam veterans and reflecting on their service and sacrifice.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Welcome Home Ceremony & Taps
The official opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals begins at 7:30 PM, followed by Taps at sunset (approximately 8:30 PM), honoring the service and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Group Tours: 8:00 Am-7:00 PM
Scheduled group tours are available from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, offering guided educational experiences for schools, organizations, and community groups visiting The Wall That Heals.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Taps
A nightly sounding of Taps at sunset (approximately 8:30 PM) in honor of the fallen and those who served.
Friday, April 24, 2026
Candlelight Ceremony
A candlelight ceremony honoring veterans and their families while recognizing PTSD awareness, reflection, healing, and remembrance.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Group Tours: 8:00 Am-7:00 PM
Scheduled group tours are available from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, offering guided educational experiences for schools, organizations, and community groups visiting The Wall That Heals.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
in memory ceremony
A special ceremony honoring and remembering those who lost their lives in service, offering a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Taps
A nightly sounding of Taps at sunset (approximately 8:30 PM) in honor of the fallen and those who served.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Collection of momentos: 1:00 pm
Collection of mementos left at The Wall That Heals for respectful preservation and archiving in the Ranger College Archives, honoring the memories and stories shared by visitors.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Closing ceremony
The exhibit concludes with retiring the colors, closing remarks, and the sounding of Taps at 1:45 PM, honoring the service, sacrifice, and legacy of Vietnam veterans.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Breakdown & Departure
Exhibit breakdown begins as The Wall That Heals prepares for its next journey to Butler, Missouri, with volunteers assisting in the careful dismantling and packing of the memorial.
