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Largest Veterans Replica Wall makes stop in Tucson

Posted at 4:22 AM, Nov 07, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-07 06:22:21-05

TUCSON, Ariz. -- The largest Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica is traveling across the country and making a stop in Tucson. The AVTT wall will be at Casino Del Sol from November 7th through the 11th.

On Wednesday, a group of veterans met at Freightliner of Arizona to ride their motorcycles to Casino Del Sol, escorting the wall to its destination.

The wall is open for viewing at different times throughout its stay in Tucson.

  • Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 10 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Casino Del Sol will also host a wall dedication ceremony at the Pool Lawn on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. The ceremony will include a blessing, massing of the colors, three salute of fireworks, taps and firing of three volleys, and speeches from local dignitaries.

The last time the AVTT wall was in town was back in 2015.