HISTORY OF THE AV WALL
The Mobile Vietnam Memorial Wall, known as the AV Wall, is a half-scale size mobile replica of The Vietnam War Veteran’s Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. It is cared for by Point Man Antelope Valley (PMAV), a veteran’s outreach organization that ministers to veterans of all wars.
PMAV is a non-profit, faith-based 501(c)(3) autonomous organization that is fully financed by donations. PMAV is under the umbrella of Point Man International Ministries (PMIM), Spring Brook, NY.
It was created by and for the Antelope Valley (hence the nickname “The AV Wall”), but over time other communities have expressed interest in displaying the wall in their areas.
The concept of a local mobile Vietnam memorial wall was first discussed in 2005 when a committee celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Palmdale Playhouse was looking for a mobile wall to display at the "A Piece of My Heart" play. The play by Shirley Lauro details the stories and struggles of six women who served in Vietnam. A mobile wall would be the perfect tie-in, but none were available at that time. “Why can’t we build our own wall?” was asked by a Playhouse staff member, and the concept took off! It took four years to raise the money needed to fabricate the wall.
Let’s show our support to our Vietnam Veterans and the City of Pico Rivera.
NOTE: This event posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in doing this accompaniment. For those interested, and all PGR members are welcome, we will be accompanying the traveling wall a distance of approximately 4 miles. Please see the timetable if you would like to participate. LASD-Pico Rivera Station will be handling the escort for the event.
TIMETABLE FOR FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024
STARTING POINT: Montebello Blvd/Plaza Dr., Rosemead, CA 90640 ("Plaza Lot, Additional Parking"), North/East Parking Lot. As noted above, the LASD-Pico Rivera Station will be handling the escort for the event.
BRIEFING: 0730 hours
DEPARTURE: 0800 hours
ENDING POINT: 6016 Rosemead Blvd., Pico Rivera, CA 90660 (Smith Park).
Our path of travel will be very simple:
1. East on San Gabriel Blvd from Plaza Dr.
2. South on Rosemead Blvd from San Gabriel Blvd.
3. East on Mines Avenue from Rosemead Blvd.
The total distance is 4 miles and should take no more than 10 minutes. LASD/Pico Rivera Station will be handling the escort for the event.
Grady Dillon
SoCal PGR Member/Coordinator
You do not have to be a veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please ride/drive safely.
