KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire.
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This weekend, Buckner, Missouri, holds the honor of hosting The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The small Jackson County town will set up the 3/4-size replica Wednesday morning. It takes 50-60 volunteers to set up the 375 feet of veterans' names.
Located at Heisler-Burns Park, at 405 Park Drive, the wall opens to the public at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 31, with an opening ceremony.
It will be open 24 hours a day until it closes at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 3. Taps will be played every night at sunset.
- Friday, Aug. 1: Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony, 8:45 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 2: Celtic Pipe and Drums History of War Presentation, 10 a.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 3: Closing Ceremony, 1:45 p.m.
Volunteers are also offering private tours for groups of five or more.
The Wall That Heals was previously hosted by Blue Springs in 2010 and North Kansas City in 2012.
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