American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall

Broad River Electric is bringing the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Wall to its headquarters in Gaffney. The 80-percent scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be accessible to the public from noon Thursday, May 3, until 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Members attending the cooperatives’ Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 5, will also be able to experience the AVTT Vietnam Wall.

The cooperative will host events surrounding The Wall’s arrival, including an honor escort into Gaffney on Wednesday, May 2, an opening ceremony at noon on Thursday followed by a candlelight service Thursday evening, tributes to veterans and first responders, and a closing ceremony on Sunday.

The AVTT Vietnam Wall is the largest replica traveling the country. Across its 360-foot length, the wall contains every single name etched on the original. At its apex, the memorial is eight-feet tall.

You can stop by and pay your respects 24 hours per day. Tracing paper for recording wall rubbings will also be available and volunteers will be on hand to assist in locating names.