Vietnam Memorial Wall comes to Robertsdale bringing healing, gratitude [Video]

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — A convoy of motorcycle escorts and blue lights surround an 18-wheeler traveling on Interstate 10 that some say carries precious cargo.

“A lot of these Vietnam veterans didn’t get to have a homecoming when they came back,” said Tim Tetz site manager for The Wall that Heals. “They came back and they were spit on, they were called names.”

This time, children waving American flags lined the streets like 6th grader Bailey Cotner. “It was exciting, loud and just awesome.”

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“I just really love our country and love the people that fight for our country,” added classmate Finley Sherrer. “It’s just amazing.”

All for an exhibit they were hoping to heal old wounds. “This is a homecoming they deserve to have,” said Tetz.

Some people call Vietnam the forgotten war but this week in Robertsdale, Vietnam veterans will be remembered.

“I was in front of the truck,” said …