Schedule

July 2nd 

3:50 pm Parade Escorted by Illinois State Police departs from Woodstock Harley-Davidson

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Parade will travel down Main Street in West Dundee – veterans, residents, and supporters are encouraged to grab a flag and welcome the Wall to our community!

Large flags will be available for adults to hold and wave at Emmet’s Brewing Co & Edward Jones Financial Adviros Jay Bennett, Located at 119 W. Main Street.

Small keepsake flags will be distributed to adults and children along the path.

July 3rd

8:00 am Wall Assembly & Flag Installation – click here to volunteer! 

July 4th – Open 24/7

2:00 pm Opening Ceremony

Welcome – Jay Hunt, Commander, American Legion Post 679
Chris Nelson, Mayor, West Dundee
Posting the Colors
“Star Spangled Banner”
Placement of the Wreaths
Invocation – Hank Schmalen, Chaplain, American Legion Post 679
Harry Mierisch, Vietnam Veteran
Guest Speaker – Alan Lynch, Vietnam Veteran, Medal of Honor Recipient
“Out of the Smoke of Vietnam” – DMZ Veterans Janesville, Wisconsin
Music Tribute
Guest Speaker – John Schwan, Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient
Bagpipes – “Amazing Grace”
Closing
Thank You – Jerry Christopherson, True Patriots Care

July 5th – Open 24/7

July 6th – Open 24/7

7:00 pm Candlelight Service

Welcome – Jay Hunt, Commander, American Legion Post 679
Invocation – Father Matthew DeBlock, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
Reflection
Music Tribute
Music Tribute
Reading names of local Veterans on The Wall That Heals
Lighting of the Candles
Candlelight Procession along The Wall That Heals
Music Tribute
Closing Prayer

July 7th – Open 24/7

2:00 pm Closing Ceremony

Welcome – Jay Hunt, Commander, American Legion Post 679
Chris Nelson, Mayor, West Dundee
Guest Speaker – Col. Larry Kaifesh, U.S. Marine Reserves
Closing – Jerry Christopherson, True Patriots Care
Retiring of Colors
“Amazing Grace”
Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society – Chicago Police Department
Rifle Volley – American Legion
Taps
Special Thanks to Brave Hearts Horse Mounted Color Guard

3:00 pm Wall and Flag Take Down – click here to volunteer!