PORTSMOUTH, N.H.– The Moving Wall, a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, was at the Durham campus of the University of New Hampshire as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war. The exhibit is underwritten by Service Credit Union.
The Moving Wall will be set up on the Great Lawn in front of Demeritt Hall was available for viewing by the public 24 hours a day after an Opening Ceremony.
“It is a privilege to sponsor this exhibit and share it with our New Hampshire communities,” said David Van Rossum, president/CEO of Service Credit Union. “It is a special way to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our great country. We encourage visitors to pause and remember those great servicemen and women who gave their lives in Vietnam and in all wars.”
Service Credit Union’s $5,000 donation will be used for transportation of the exhibit and the walkway path for viewers on the Great Lawn.
The wall was escorted to campus by a group of riders from the N.H. State police, local police, and several military affiliated motorcycle groups.
Above right: Standing in front of Thompson Hall at UNH are (left to right) Service Credit Union UNH Wildcat Stadium Branch Manager Josh St. Hilaire, UNH AVP of Community, Equity, Diversity Jaime Nolan, UNH Director of Military & Veterans Services Karen Gilbert, and Service Credit Union President/CEO David Van Rossum.