Jimmy will sing at The Wall again

[Nina Fortune]

Many of you will remember Jimmy was fortunate enough to sing "More Than A Name On A Wall" at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial on Memorial Day several years ago. They have requested that Jimmy come again this year. The ceremonies will start at 1pm.
Nina

[Dena and John]

I think we are going to try and make it this year.  I hope the weather will be ok.  Julie and Jean may come with us.  And maybe Bob, but we haven't talked to him yet.  I won't be babysitting that week because Emily, Pam and Stacy are going to Myrtle Beach.

Dena

[prissasnam]

Would LOVE to be there!!   

[mandyjean60]

I am so happy for Jimmy, I can't go this year, we were there
last year about this time. 
If any of you have never seen this you really should go,
I have a story about my first time at THE WALL a ,true story.
One of my friends had a fieance who died in Viet Nam. When she learned I was going she asked me to do a stencil of his
name. Around the site are clear plastic boxes kinda like a phone book area, it holds the names of the men who died there in a book that tells what area they are on the wall.
There is usually people there who provide paper and pencils to do it. They have a place for donations to care for the wall.
I went over to the book to look up his name, I need to say we were there in June, I found the page and started runing down the page the minute my finger hit his name a dead leave blew over and landed on my sholder and didn't budge. It gave me cold chills because there were no dead around just everything fresh, new and blooming. I took the leaf and put it with his name and framed it with the leaf to give to her.
She and I both think this was a sign of some kind. This Wall will give you cold chills just going down there, we went last year and it was 120 degrees down in the bottom of the Wall.
Please go if you have never been there.

[williamsonmunier]

Oh, how I wish Hugh and I could be there.  We have never been to the real one--only one of the smaller scale traveling ones, and that was emotional enough for him at the time.  Many men he knew and served with are listed there, including his personal hero, Col. Victor Ohanisian. 

This is such an honor, and I am sure a privilege, for Jimmy.

[Dena and John]

We visited the Vietnam Wall in the late 90's on a trip to Dc while visiting my daughter.  John is a Vietnam veteran also.  We are looking forward to going back.

Dena

[Parrothead147]

It's been at least 15 years since I've been to D.C. and I'm looking forward to going back.  My Mom's cousin was killed in the Vietnam War and is one of the names on the wall.  The last time we were there, Mom was able to find her cousin's name.   

Now Dena, since we're riding with you guys, can we maybe do a few other site seeing things around D.C. while we're there?  I really want to see the World War 2 Memorial and possibly the Smithsonian American History Museum.

Our friend Trina will be with us for the Spirit of America concert and will be with us for the entire week.  She thinks she's getting a week of rest and relaxation by visiting us.  Um, she might get that towards the end of the week.  But, she really is looking forward to the concert and meeting all our friends and seeing Jimmy and Nina again.



Julie

[June]

The wall is truly awe inspiring. You can feel it as you get nearer the wall.  Please visit the wall if you can.  You will never forget it.

[Jan]

I plan on been there with John, Dena, Jean, Julie, Tina and Bob.   Am looking forward to it.  Jan

[Sandy]

mom, are you thinking what i'm thinking. if we get up early that morning so we can get an early start from staunton...

[June]

Yep!

[DotG]

What a wonderful honor again.    Last time we were unable to attend, but we will try to make it this year.   We will be in Williamsburg for the week end as a surprise welcome home for my Marine son-in-law who just returned home safely after spending six months serving in Iraq.   So going to the wall to hear our Jimmy sing has special meaning for us.

Dot 

[williamsonmunier]

What a wonderful way to celebrate!  Please share our thanks and admiration for his service with your son-in-law.

[Patsy in GA]

Wish we could be there. 

[Jimmeluvrs]

Phooey!  Once again, it's just too far for us to jaunt right over to DC.    We've been to The Wall, as the names of two guys I knew since lst grade are on there.  I traced their names on paper and I have it here at home.  It is a greatly emotional experience to see all those names etched on The Wall.  You can't help but realize their ultimate sacrifice as you stand there, alive, breathing, and with your husband or wife and your kids and feel almost guilty that all those names represent someone who gave up all that we have experienced in the 30-40 years since VietNam. 

Nina, thank you so much for letting us know that Jimmy has been invited back to sing at The Wall.  There is no better American I can think of with a bigger heart nor a more appreciative outlook than Jimmy.  We're SO PROUD that he has been asked to come back again.  What an honor for Jimmy!  And, also, what a great privilege.

We wish Jimmy the best on his trip to DC.  His being there will touch a lot more hearts not only when he sings, but when he gets a chance to talk about his unfailing respect for all American Vets of VietNam and all other wars that have cost thousands their lives.

God manages to put Jimmy in the right place at the right time, and we're so happy for him being able to do this.  We know he will do it perfectly and straight from his heart.

Carolyn